ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The Asheville Fire Department has issued a warning to avoid an area of downtown Asheville as crews work at the scene of a gas leak.
In a 3:48 p.m. Facebook post, AFD stated that the gas leak is located on North Lexington Avenue in the commercial business district.
While the street is being evacuated, the department recommends avoiding the area. Traffic, they said, will be affected.
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