(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Atlantic Fire Department was dispatched to 7th and Birch Streets at around 9:32-a.m. today (Monday), following a reported gas line that was struck while a company was digging in the area. Authorities were beginning an evacuation of some houses south of 7th Street. Alliant Energy responded to the scene as well. Authorities reported the line was “hissing” pretty good, at around 9:42-a.m.

The gas leak was stopped by 10:30-a.m. Alliant Crews requested the area be blocked-off for about an hour once the leak was stopped, so that repairs could be made to the line.