Enbridge Line 5 leaks natural gas near Saxon in Iron County

By: Isiah Holmes

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: August 26, 2026

Words: 597

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago


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A section of the Enbridge Line 5 pipeline leaked natural gas liquid on Tuesday morning near the town of Saxon. Both the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Enbridge have confirmed the leak with Wisconsin Examiner, drone video of which is circulating social media showing plumes of smoke or mist-like vapor pouring out and covering an area with parked trucks and construction equipment.

The leak was caused when a …

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