Major Gas Leak at Old Deluxe Building Disrupts Business and Court Operations

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Major Gas Leak at Old Deluxe Building Disrupts Business and Court Operations
Major Gas Leak at Old Deluxe Building Disrupts Business and Court Operations
Fire Department and WIOC address gas Leak at Deluxe Building (photo by Cory Wayland – Antigua.news)

A gas leak at the Deluxe building has led to the closure of nearby businesses and the Magistrate Court, as emergency services respond to the dangerous situation.

The leak was reported Tuesday, prompting a swift evacuation of the building and surrounding areas to ensure the safety of residents and workers.

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The Fire Department and the West Indies Oil Company have been called in to help resolve the issue.

Construction work in the area has been halted as crews focus on securing the site and addressing the gas leak.

This story was first published by Antigua News on July 29, 2025: antigua.news/2025/07/29/major-gas-leak-at-old-deluxe-building-disrupts-business-and-court-operations. © 2025 Antigua News. Republication without permission is not allowed.

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Comments (6)

  • Faithful National #1 July 29, 2025, 1:04 PM

    Hope that there is a thorough investigation to rule out foul play by the gay despèradoes. This sounds like something their feeble, evil, idle minds would stoop to.
    Reply
  • Tommy Hilfiger July 29, 2025, 2:03 PM

    Careful other leaks are not leaked. Just saying. There is always something leaky in Antigua
    Reply
  • Informed citizen July 29, 2025, 4:30 PM

    Grateful for the swift response of our emergency services to the gas leak at the Old Deluxe Building. It’s a challenging situation that impacts many. Their efficiency in managing the crisis is crucial for our safety and getting things back on track.
    Reply
  • Juju Bee July 29, 2025, 5:12 PM

    Thank God for the swift action and intervention cause this could have been catastrophic
    Reply
  • Rhea July 30, 2025, 5:38 AM

    Gas leak? Well well thank God it didn’t get worst
    Reply
  • Devonte July 30, 2025, 5:40 AM

    I heard it’s an old rusted tank left since kfc moved from there.
    Reply

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