KENT COUNTY, Mich. — The evacuation orders issued by the Kent County Sheriff's Office for residents on 14 Mile Road near Lappley Avenue NE and Wabasis Avenue NE have been lifted. Residents and businesses may now return.
The orders were previously issued due to multiple natural gas leaks in the area.
DTE and the Oakfield Fire Department investigated several underground gas leaks. Utility services are expected to remain on scene for surveying.
Authorities say the leaks were near house fires that broke out early Thursday morning.
The fires impacted two neighboring homes. Police previously believed the fires may have been started by a downed wire caused by overnight storms.
No injuries were reported in connection to the fires.
14 Mile Road is anticipated to be open to one lane of traffic within an hour.
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