Homes had to be evacuated after a mystery gas cloud descended on Brighton and Hove.
Investigations are continuing today (Monday, December 12) into what caused the smell of gas in the city.
Southern Gas Networks (SGN) was inundated with calls from worried residents on Saturday (December 10)evening.
Most of those affected were along the seafront.
The company said it received 25 calls and engineers were immediately sent out to investigate.
Extra crews were brought in from other areas of southern England as a back-up.
However despite a thorough investigation, no gas leak was found.
Engineers were back yesterday and will return today to double-check.
One resident who contacted The Argus said: “There was a really strong smell of gas in our home.
“We had to leave while the engineers checked everything over. They couldn’t find any trace of gas but you could really smell it.
“It was quite scary. People were worried there was going to be an explosion.”
A SGN spokesman said the smell was most probably down to what is known as a gas cloud.
This is when people think they smell gas but it isn’t gas.
It may be because of a certain way the wind was blowing, or other factors such as ships on the English Channel or chemicals from factories and other buildings.
If a member of the public smells gas or is worried about gas safety, they should call 0800 111 999.
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