Smell of gas prompts evacuations at Durham shopping center
A Durham shopping center was evacuated Wednesday morning amid a large emergency response.
Posted — UpdatedAround 8:30 a.m., emergency crews filled the parking lot of a strip mall at 2945 S. Miami Boulevard, near the corner of U.S. Highway 70.
It appeared dozens of patrons and employees had evacuated the plaza. Sky 5 video showed them standing in a grassy area away from the business entrances.
Officials confirmed that someone smelled gas in the building, and crews were investigating. A gas line was not struck.
The shopping center contains a Gussy's Place restaurant, a veterinary hospital, a Jersey Mike's and a Piper's in the Park, among others.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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