By SALINA POST
During the 1 p.m. hour on Wednesday, Sept. 11, the northbound lanes of Santa Fe Avenue in downtown Salina were temporarily closed due to a leak in the carbonation system at the former Prickly Pear Grill and Cantina.
According to a statement from the Salina Fire Department, crews responded to 123 S. Santa-Fe for the reports of a CO2 alarm going off in the basement.
Upon arrival, the Hazmat Engine crew found construction workers waiting outside. Crews entered the building and began monitoring the atmosphere inside the building. An additional Engine was requested by the hazmat engine to assist with ventilation and additional personnel.
According to Battalion Chief Chris Stansberry,the crews were able to confirm a CO2 leak from the beverage dispensing system in the basement. Ventilation fans were used to ventilate the building, one was set at the front door and one in the basement entrance.
Once the building was clear of the CO2 the building was turned back over to the construction crews.
No injuries were reported, and the street has since reopened to traffic.
