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Storm News and Media Headlines => Local Sydney News Coverage - FreeNews => Topic started by: australiasevereweather on 18 September 2009, 03:00:11 PM
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Bondi residents evacuated after a major gas main is ruptured
READ MORE TO VIEW GALLERY & VIDEOAt 3.30pm a major gas main was ruptured next to the famous Bondi Hotel on Campbell Parade in Bondi.Over 100 people were evacuated from nearby premises due to a serious threat of an explosion. The NSW Fire Brigade from Bondi and Randwick attended the scene to protect nearby properties and gas technicians during the delicate and dangerous operation.Many evacuated residents, workers and tourists all watched in anticipation waiting for a large fireball to erupt. However, this explosion was prevented due to the outstanding work of the fire crews.
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