Sep 15 2010
Free Gas
A local town got an unexpected “fill up” recently when an Texaco gasoline truck overturned in their community. Two blocks of sewer lines, 48th Street and Correctionville Road, were flooded with the spilled gas. This prompting local authorities to reroute traffic and evacuate four families.
Fire Chief Charles Hochandel was quoted at the scene saying, “The firemen followed catastrophe and hazmat procedures set up beforehand for just such an occurrence.” His statement in response to citizen concern of visible gas on the towns streets and in ditches. The tireless effort of those responding led to a swift containment meanwhile, with no serious concern present after only a couple of hours.
One Response to “Free Gas”
Tone again, Kevin. The community and the four families that are cleaning their basements might not find this so funny.
Be direct in your sentences. 5-10 words could be cut from the second graf by tightening verbs and cutting some phrases.
Good selection of detail.