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DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) \u2014 A gas leak in Durham early Thursday morning forced residents to evacuate from their homes, the fire department said.<\/p>

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According to the Durham Fire Department, firefighters responded around 2 a.m. to a report of a natural gas odor in the 100 block of Dunstan Avenue. When they arrived, they located a natural gas leak and determined it was migrating underground and following utility lines beneath the street.<\/p>\n

After natural gas was detected in nearby buildings, according to the department, about 35 residents in the area were evacuated out of an abundance of caution.<\/p>\n

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The evacuated residents were directed to a temporary meeting location at C.C. Spaulding Elementary School on South Roxboro Street, according to the department.<\/p>

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Firefighters said the area was isolated. Enbridge Gas responded to the leak and is actively working to stop it and make the area safe as of Thursday morning.<\/p>\n

The Durham Fire Department will remain at the scene until the leak is stopped and residents are able to safely return to the area, according to officials.<\/p>

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Officials said no injuries have been reported.<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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