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Businesses evacuated in Piqua after gas line ruptures at Kettering Medical Center construction site

PIQUA — UPDATE @ 4:35 p.m.:

Crews have stopped the natural gas leak, and crews will remove barricades within the hour.

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Several Piqua businesses have been evacuated as crews investigate a natural gas leak.

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The leak was reported around 1:30 p.m. near the intersection of Looney Road and U.S. 36. Construction crews reportedly ruptured the gas line where a new $30 million Kettering Health Network health care center is planned.

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Piqua Fire Chief Brent Pohlschneider said six businesses have been evacuated, including the Piqua Board of Eduation, the Social Security Administrative Office and a dental office. Strong winds from the southwest created a cause of concern for drifting gas, he said.

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He said as of 3 p.m., gas had been shut off and was below explosive limits, he said.

No homes have been evacuated at this time.

We have a crew on scene, and this story will be updated as we learn more.

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