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Tiffin Fire: Evacuations underway in area of S. Washington and Circular after gas line was struck

The fire department says they are working with Tiffin Police Department to evacuate the area.
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TIFFIN, Ohio — The Tiffin Fire Department said evacuations are underway in the area of S. Washington and Circular after a gas line was struck. 

The city of Tiffin says a third party contractor hit and damaged a natural gas mainline.

Because of this, Calvert Elementary students are moving to the high school for dismissal. S. Washington St. and several side roads are also currently closed.

The fire department says they are working with Tiffin Police Department to evacuate the area.

All properties on S. Washington and Melmore St. north of Circular should evacuate.  Properties north of St. Joe's are safe.

Columbia Gas crews are at the scene and working with the fire department to make the situation safe.

A large natural gas leak is in the area of S. Washington and Circular. Calvert Elementary is moving to the high school...

Posted by Tiffin Fire/Rescue Division on Monday, September 13, 2021

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