Evacuations underway in Auburn after gas leak reported near E. Thach Ave.
Evacuations are ongoing in Auburn and a wireless emergency alert has been issued after a gas leak was reported near East Thach Avenue.
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The gas leak was reported in the area of Thach Avenue and Armstrong Street.
Lee County Elementary Management Agency has confirmed some structures in the area are being evacuated and roadblocks have been set up at the following locations: Magnolia Avenue and Gay Street heading south, East Thach Avenue and Payne Street heading west, South Gay Street and Miller Avenue heading north, and South College Street and East Thach Avenue heading east.
Pedestrians and drivers are being asked to avoid the area until further notice.
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