Crime & Safety

Gas Leak Scare Leads to Alexandria Manor Evacuation

About 14 residents of the assisted-living facility were moved outside to a "safe zone" while emergency crews responded Saturday night.

Residents of assisted living facility at S. New Street in Nazareth were evacuated at about 9:30 p.m. Saturday in response to a suspected gas leak, according to a report from the Breaking News Network.

Emergency crews responded and got the 14 residents to a "safe zone" outside the facility.

A UGI worker found that a kitchen range burner was to blame for the odor and residents were allowed back into the building, according to a Morning Call report.

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