UPDATE: The pipe is now shut down, according to IFD. No one was injured in the incident.
3:43 PM - After one more push of heavy steam, @citizensenergy gets underground steam pipe shut down and #IFD Command terminates incident. Please continue to stay clear of the area - Senate & Michigan as #CitizensEnergy works to investigate cause. No Injuries pic.twitter.com/l6mg0O0NZ4
— Indianapolis Fire Department 🚒 (@IFD_NEWS) June 12, 2021
Original story:
INDIANAPOLIS — Residents are being asked to avoid the area of Michigan and Senate after an underground steam pipe let loose sending hot steam & debris into the air, according to the Indianapolis Fire Department.
Citizens Energy is currently on scene working to shut down the pipe.
2:40 PM - #IFD Firefighters on scene at Michigan and Senate after an underground steam pipe let loose sending hot steam & debris into the air. STAY AWAY from area on foot, bike or car. @citizensenergy is on scene working to shut down pipe but will take a minute to do so. pic.twitter.com/9u4ZAKtnRK
— Indianapolis Fire Department 🚒 (@IFD_NEWS) June 12, 2021
