Monessen firefighters investigate gas odor at business plaza

Monessen firefighters were called to the area of Park Centre Plaza on Wednesday morning for reports of gas odors. After an investigation, crews spoke with the sewage authority, who advised that gasoline had entered its facility, which was believed to be the source of the odor in the area.

Firefighters temporarily evacuated employees at the businesses in the plaza during the investigation.

As a safety reminder, the fire department said anyone who detects gasoline or fuel odors coming from drains or...