SCRANTON, Pa.—A Pennsylvania fire station has its gas service shut off for several hours because it was apparently behind on its bill.

City fire union president John Judge said UGI shut off the gas to the Engine 2 fire station Thursday for what appeared to be lack of payment.

A shutoff notice left at the station, which relies on natural gas to heat the building and its water, said the bill was $1,550 in arrears.

Scranton Fire Chief Tom Davis said a check was mailed Wednesday.

UGI spokesman Joseph Swope said the company does not comment on customer accounts.

Scranton has been in a fiscal crisis since spring, unable to fully pay bills because of its inability to borrow money to cover a budget deficit.

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Information from: The Times-Tribune, http://thetimes-tribune.com/