A snowplow has accidently struck a natural gas pipeline meter behind the Kmart store at 8363 Lewiston Road. It's leaking fuel.
The Town of Batavia Fire Department is responding and will access the scene through the Batavia Downs' parking lot at the rear of the property.
Kmart and Batavia Downs' management have been notified and so has National Fuel Co., which is sending in a crew but no ETA is given.
Winds are reportedly 5 mph from the southwest.
UPDATE 11:39 p.m.: A City of Batavia fire engine is called to respond as mutual aid.
UPDATE 11:49 a.m.: A responder reports that the natural gas leak has been stopped. Crews are asked to check the store's warehouse again to ensure no natural gas fumes are inside.
