LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – A gas leak has been reported on the 1300 block of Cooper Ave. in Lansing.
According to Lansing Police Department, a 4-inch gas main was damaged by contractors working in the area.
The gas leak required an evacuation of the immediate area, an LPD officer told 6 News.
The evacuation was still ongoing as of 7:20 p.m. on Thursday. Consumers Energy is aware of the problem and is working to solve it.
According to police, Consumers gave a rough estimate of the timeline to fix the problem. The gas could be shut off by 9:30 or 10:30 p.m. Thursday night. Those in the affected area may not have gas overnight but may be able to return home once the gas is off.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
