Gas Leak In Chatham Prompts Evacuations, School Lockdown
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CHICAGO (CBS) -- Several homes in the Chatham neighborhood were evacuated Thursday morning, and a nearby school was placed on lockdown, due to a large natural gas leak.
Fire Department officials said a construction crew struck a gas main in the 600 block of East 91st Place, prompting a Level 2 Hazardous Materials response shortly before 9 a.m.
A few seniors who live in nearby homes were being evacuated, according to the Chicago Fire Department.
A nearby school also was placed on lockdown, and told to shelter in place.
The level 2 hazmat 645 east 91 place has been secured. Leak stopped with no injuries. Companies hydrating and returning.
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The gas leak was repaired by about 10:45 a.m.
No injuries were reported.
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