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In total, 20 people and 20 properties were impacted.
WAUPUN – Several buildings in downtown Waupun were evacuated Friday night.
The evacuations came after firefighters, responding to the report of a gas odor at 9:19 p.m. in the 300 block of East Main Street, discovered a gas line and meter had been sheared off at ground level, resulting in an active gas leak.
As a precaution, Waupun Fire Department crews evacuated all buildings on the north side of the 300 block of East Main Street. East Main Street and North Madison Street were also temporarily closed.
Crews from Alliant Energy controlled the gas leak within 30 minutes.
Fire personnel then worked alongside Alliant Energy staff to inspect the affected buildings and ensure they were safe for re-entry.
By 11:15 p.m., all evacuees were allowed to return to their residences and businesses.
In total, 20 individuals were evacuated and 20 properties experienced gas service disruptions, the fire department said.
Alliant Energy was to be back on scene Saturday morning to continue with repairs and working with property owners on re-lighting pilot lights.
No injuries were reported.
Contact Brandon Reid at breid@gannett.com.
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