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Macon County EMA warns of major natural gas leak in Tuskegee - WSFA

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Macon County EMA warns of major natural gas leak in Tuskegee

Published: Sep. 29, 2023 at 2:05 PM CDT|Updated: 2 hours ago

TUSKEGEE, Ala. (WSFA) - Residents and commuters are being asked to avoid the area of Chappie James Drive and U.S. Highway 80 East in Tuskegee after a major natural gas leak, according to Macon County EMA Director Frank Lee.

Lee said the Tuskegee Police Department is redirecting traffic away from that area and that Spire has dispatched an emergency repair team to repair the leak.

An estimated time that the issue will be fixed is unknown.

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