Emergency services called to gas leak in Penrose, AucklandSAM SWORD Commercial businesses were evacuated after a carbide spill in Penrose, Auckland. Multiple fire crews have been called to a gas leak in Penrose, Auckland. Emergency services were called to BOC gasses at 970 Great South Rd just before 7pm on Friday, after the plant reported a "calcium carbide spill". Sam Sword/Sharp Focus Media Emergency services at the scene of a suspected gas leak in Auckland. "Carbide is a chemical that reacts with water and other substances but water in particular will turn it into an acetylene gas, which is very volatile.

Source: Stuff October 14, 2016 06:43 UTC