ALBION, Mich. — Homes in an Albion neighborhood are being evacuated after a lightning strike caused a gas leak.
Albion police say lightning struck a tree in the neighborhood of Hall Street between North and Broadwell. The strike caused a gas main under the street to rupture. Calhoun County dispatchers say this was reported to them around 10:15 p.m.
Police say they don’t know the severity of the leak at this time but are having nearby homes be evacuated as a precaution.
Underground leaks can be dangerous due to gas buildup underground, according to police. Dispatch said an energy company is reviewing the situation.
