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Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald
National
Sage Swinton

Several houses evacuated after gas leak

Several houses were evacuated at Birmingham Gardens on Friday afternoon after a gas leak in the suburb.

Firefighters were called to Wilkinson Avenue after workers ruptured a medium pressure gas main, a Fire and Rescue NSW spokesperson said.

The fire crews conducted monitoring and evacuated about five houses as a precaution. Temporary road closures were also put in place.

The area was made safe just before 2.30pm.

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