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Lynnfield residents evacuated due to gas main break

LYNNFIELD, Mass. — The neighborhood in the area of Summer Street is quickly being evacuated due to a gas main break

The Lynnfield Fire Department told Boston 25 the gas main break occurred at approximately 8 a.m. Tuesday morning. But as of 9 a.m., fire officials confirmed the gas main break is under control.

Summer Street is still closed down, but will be reopening shortly, fire officials say.

Summer St Gas leak update. Situation under control. Fire and National Grid on scene. Summer St to be reopened shortly

Posted by Lynnfield Fire Department on Tuesday, July 13, 2021

National Grid, along with the Lynnfield Fire Department, are on scene now.

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