Gas scare evacuates city apartment tower
Residents wait outside PH Trinity
Scores of residents were evacuated from an El Cangrejo apartment complex on Sunday afternoon, June 2, just two days after a gas related tragedy iBosco that killed one and injured at least 14.
Personnel from the Panama Fire Department rushed to PH Trinity . after reports of a strong smell of gas and evacuated the building.
They checked the tower floor by floor and discovered flaws in the alarm system
The lieutenant of the firefighters, José Rodríguez, told media that the situation has been controlled. Residents, al will be able to remain in the building, but will not be able to use gas from the communal system.
"It could not be seen if it was an open key but yes, it could possibly be the main system of the pipes ... and there must be suitable personnel for the tightness test," Rodríguez said.
