Propane leak causes evacuation near Chester, N.S

A propane leak near Bonny Lea Farm in Chester, N.S. prompted an emergency evacuation on Sunday night. Residents within 800 meters were asked to leave the area immediately. The Lunenburg County Regional Emergency Management Organization issued an alert at 10:33 p.m. A comfort center has been set up at the Chester Basin Fire Hall for evacuees. Lunenburg RCMP are assisting with road closures and advising people to avoid the area. Further information from the emergency management organization is pending.