POTOMAC, Md., Feb. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural gas service to more than 600 Washington Gas customers in Potomac, Md., has been temporarily disrupted due to an equipment failure. Washington Gas technicians are on site, working to address the problem and restore full service to its customers as quickly as possible. During this outage Washington Gas reminds all customers never to use a gasoline-powered generator, fuel-burning appliance or charcoal grill for heating inside their home. Fuel-burning appliances and heaters can generate deadly carbon monoxide. Customers are also asked to avoid warming their homes with candles or portable heaters, which could cause a fire. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, portable heaters, including space heaters, are the most common cause of residential structure fires. If you have a gas emergency, please leave the area and call Washington Gas at 703-750-1400, or, if you feel in danger, call 911. Washington Gas will inform the public immediately when service is restored. Stay tuned to local radio and TV stations for more information. Washington Gas appreciates your patience and understanding, and apologizes for any inconvenience. DATASOURCE: Washington Gas CONTACT: Jan Davis of Washington Gas, +1-202-624-6383, Pager: +1-202-339-3859 Web site: http://www.washingtongas.com/

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