Algona, Wash., halts fiber construction after second gas line strike
(UI) — The City of Algona, Washington, has temporarily halted fiber optic installation after a second gas line rupture triggered evacuations and raised safety concerns, according to KING 5 News.
City officials suspended construction for four days following the latest incident, which forced multiple blocks to be evacuated. Local leaders said crews have now struck two gas lines during the project, along with several water lines.
The city is requiring the contractor, Ezee Fiber, to meet with officials and residents before work resumes, as concerns grow over construction practices and communication with neighborhoods.
Ezee Fiber said it is working to address the incidents and has increased oversight of its construction crews to reduce the risk of further utility strikes, according to KING 5 News.
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