North Tahoe Fire Protection District reports increase in gas leaks caused by snowstorms in California

The North Tahoe Fire Protection District reported an alarming increase in gas leaks, carbon monoxide (CO) related emergencies and other hazard-related emergencies resulting from the repeated storms and heavy snow.Since January 1, hazard calls have accounted for nearly 20% of non-EMS incidents.North Tahoe Firefighters are responding to a significant increase in carbon monoxide emergencies throughout the region and authorities say many of these incidents are the result of heavy snow build-up on co