Halifax Gas Leak | CTV News

Police are warning the public about a gas leak in the north end of Halifax Friday afternoon.

The leak affects the area from Young Street and North Street and from Windsor Street to Agricola Street.

The public is advised to avoid the area and close their windows. Robie Street from North Street to Young Street, and Almon Street from Windsor Street to Robie Street, are closed to pedestrians and vehicles.

According to Halifax Fire District Chief Phill Thorburn, the call to the gas leak came from a construction site on Almon Street around 10 p.m. 12:58 p.m. Power has been cut to the area and the site was evacuated as a precaution.

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