Grand Forks Fire Department is on scene for a gas leak on Washington Street – Grand Forks Herald

GRAND FORKS – The Grand Forks Fire Department responded to the 5600 block of South Washington Street on Saturday to address a gas leak.

According to a news release from the fire department, the leak occurred after a contractor damaged a gas line.

The Grand Forks Police Department, Xcel Energy and Altru Ambulance also assisted.

The fire department asks residents to keep a safe distance from the scene of the accident until rescue workers can fix the leak.

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