Devon's towns face a chilling crisis as a gas outage leaves residents in the cold. A mains pipe damage has disrupted gas supply to homes and businesses in the Kingsbridge and Salcombe areas, with temperatures dropping to freezing overnight. The Wales & West Utilities network is currently experiencing an outage, affecting properties in the affected regions. The town councils have advised residents without gas to contact the National Gas Emergency Service and await an engineer's assistance. The cause of the outage is attributed to a third party's actions near Belle Hill, with a fence post reportedly piercing the mains pipe. Wales & West Utilities confirms the damage and assures residents that their team is on-site, assessing the situation and planning repairs. The company promises further updates as the situation unfolds. This crisis comes amidst warnings of icy conditions in Devon, prompting concerns for vulnerable neighbors and the impact on local businesses. Social media is abuzz with offers of help, including electric heaters for those in need. The Codfather fish and chip shop in Kingsbridge, unfortunately, must remain closed due to the outage, highlighting the challenges faced by the community.
