PLAINWELL, Mich. -- As of mid-afternoon Friday, Plainwell Department of Public Safety officers were going door-to-door telling residents a about natural gas line leak in the Wedgewood Condominiums area.
That's on North Main Street - also known as 10th Street - between Miller Road and downtown Plainwell. It occurred around 1 p.m.
Out of an abundance of caution, the area is being restricted while repair crews work to resolve the problem. The issue had not been resolved yet at the time this report was published around 2:30 p.m. Friday.
Police say a utility company is trying to determine what caused the leak and control it. The city says, "Depending on the scope of the repair, this may be a lengthy event while crews isolate the line and complete necessary repairs."
Here is more information from the city's news release:
Residents in the affected area are encouraged to follow any guidance provided by responding personnel and the utility company.
At this time, all appropriate precautions are being taken to prevent further issues and ensure the safety of residents and responders. Depending on the scope of the repair, this may be a lengthy event while crews isolate the line and complete necessary repairs.
Residents in the surrounding area may notice an increased presence of emergency vehicles and utility crews. Motorists are asked to avoid the Wedgewood Condominiums area and seek alternate routes until the situation has been fully resolved.
The Plainwell Department of Public Safety will provide updates as additional information becomes available.
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