Gas lines shut off after deck collapses at DeKalb townhome complex

Deck collapses at DeKalb townhome complex

Fire crews responded to a townhome complex after a collapsed deck struck a gas line at the townhome complex located on Village Square Lane.

STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga. - A collapsed deck damaged a key gas line at a DeKalb County townhome, forcing emergency crews to temporarily shut off gas to several residents before completing repairs. 

What we know:

Fire crews responded to the townhome complex on Village Lane Square around 10 p.m. after a deck fell and landed directly on top of a gas line.

Firefighters quickly stabilized the area and shut off the natural gas service meters to all townhomes in the complex except for the collapsed unit. 

Officials confirmed that atmospheric monitoring was conducted inside the surrounding townhomes, and no hazardous gas readings were detected.

Emergency crews completed repairs and restored gas service early Thursday. 

What we don't know:

It remains unclear what caused the deck to collapse, if anyone was injured during the collapse, and exactly how many residents are currently without natural gas service.