Gas line breach forces evacuation in Anna, IL

Updated: Jul. 23, 2018 at 2:22 PM CDT
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ANNA, IL (KFVS) - According to a Facebook post from the Anna, Illinois Police Department, a gas line has been breached on East Vienna Street near Hardee's just before 2 p.m. Monday, July 23

Due to the breach, the City of Anna mandated a 2,500 feet evacuation in the downtown area.

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Emergency officials lifted the evacuation order shortly after 2 p.m. after the breached gas line was shut off.

It is not clear at this time what caused the breach.

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