2/5/24 Gas Leak Prompts Evacuation in Berlin
5 February 2024 News
Green Lake County Sheriff’s officials say a gas leak in Berlin prompted an evacuation this morning. The Code Red notification system was used to let people know about the leak which occurred near the Post Office at 122 South Pearl Street. Four blocks were evacuated near it-West Huron from South Pearl to South Adams and East Franklin Street to South Adams Avenue. An Alliant Energy spokesperson says a vehicle struck and damaged a natural gas service line in an alley in the 100 block of South Wisconsin Street. The damage caused a leak and it required Alliant to temporarily shut off gas service for 31 customers. Alliant Energy crews made repairs and began restoring service. Approximately 950 electric customers were also without service for about 30 minutes while crews assessed the gas leak and made the situation safe. Berlin Fire Department, Berlin Police, Sheriff’s deputies and Berlin EMS also assisted at the scene.
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