Crime & Safety

3 Stores Evacuated For Gas Leak In Ardmore

The Suburban Square incident has been declared under control.

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Ardmore firefighters responded to a gas leak Friday at Suburban Square. (Merion Fire Company of Ardmore)

ARDMORE, PA — Three stores were evacuated Friday during a gas leak at Ardmore's Suburban Square, officials said.

The gas leak was reported at 1:14 p.m. in front of the Faherty clothing store on Coulter Avenue.

Ardmore firefighters evacuated three stores, closed the street, controlled the leak and ventilated underground.

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The situation was declared under control in an hour, officials said.

PECO continued making repairs on-scene.

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