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CTV News
10 hours ago
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Wheatley library remains closed
Monitoring continues at the Wheatley library where residents could smell gas. The site seen in Wheatley, Ont. on July 2, 2025. (Chris Campbell/CTV News Windsor) The Wheatley library, a branch of the Chatham-Kent Public Library, will stay closed as the investigation into the smell of gas continues. The Municipality of Chatham-Kent ensured there is no risk to public safety at this time, but residents are encouraged to avoid the area. The initial incident took place on July 1. The library will remain closed until further notice. 'As the investigation continues, our top priority is public safety,' said CK Fire Chief Chris Case. 'We are working closely with technical experts and provincial partners to determine the source of the gas and take any actions necessary to protect the community.' Up-to-date information is available here.
CTV News
2 days ago
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Crews monitoring gas odour on Talbot Street in Wheatley
Gas is no longer being detected but crews remain on scene on Talbot Street in Wheatley. Fire crews were called to 35 Talbot Street on Tuesday evening after a member of the public reported a strong odour in the area. No evacuation was ordered and anyone affected by the incident was spoken to directly. Meanwhile, the Wheatley public library at that address is set to reopen this week after a gas leak last week at the rear of the property last week. Hydrogen sulphide wad detected at the back of the library and forced an evacuation in part of the town. Hydrogen sulphide is the same gas responsible for an August 2021 explosion where two buildings were destroyed and several others were damaged.
CTV News
3 days ago
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- CTV News
Library in Wheatley expected to reopen soon
The Wheatley Branch of Chatham-Kent Public Library. (Source: Municipality of Chatham-Kent) The Wheatley branch of the Chatham-Kent Public Library may reopen as early as Thursday. The library closed following a gas event last week at the rear of the property. The municipality says if all goes well, the library will reopen for regular hours at 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 3. A thorough investigation of the property must take place before any possible reopening.
