Vandalism blamed for CO2 leak in downtown Wilmington

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – Several emergency crews responded to a reported gas leak Sunday morning, according to a Wilmington Fire Department spokesperson.

The spokesperson said crews responded to a leaking carbon dioxide cylinder outside 34 N. Front St. The spokesperson said vandalism caused the leak.

WECT weather cameras captured video of the response at about 1:30 a.m. Details were not immediately available. WECT has contacted the Wilmington Police Department for more information.