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Natural gas leak temporarily closed area in Stroudsburg - 69News WFMZ-TV

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Natural gas leak temporarily closed area in Stroudsburg | Poconos and Coal Region | wfmz.com

STROUDSBURG, Pa. – The Stroudsburg Fire Department reported a natural gas leak in the area of South Sixth Street in Stroudsburg Friday morning.

The immediate area was evacuated for about 20 minutes while UGI showed up to turn off the gas and plug the puncture. People were asked to stay clear of the area, but borough officials said the street was reopened by 11:40 a.m.

Crews have returned to work on the sidewalk, and police and fire crews have left the scene.

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