All-clear given after several downtown Detroit buildings evacuated due to strong gas smell
(CBS DETROIT) - Several buildings in downtown Detroit were evacuated Tuesday due to a strong smell of gas but the all-clear has been given and evacuations have ended.
According to Detroit Police, many buildings surrounding Campus Martius Park were evacuated around 11:45 a.m. Representatives with DTE Energy told CBS Detroit that the gas smell was from maintenance being performed on a gas line downtown.
About two hours later, Detroit Police said that no gas leak was found.
🚨SAEFTY ALERT: Buildings surrounding downtown's Campus Martius Park are currently being evacuated due to the strong smell of gas in the area. This situation is developing. We will provide updates as information is made available. pic.twitter.com/byVB2tSjYV
— DPD 3rd Precinct (@DPD3Pct) September 6, 2022
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