NILES, Ill. (WLS) -- Several businesses in Niles were evacuated Monday afternoon for a leaking gas main.
The Niles Fire Department said an 8-inch gas main in the 6100-block of West Howard was struck and damaged by an excavator, causing the leak. The incident happened in a commercial area, and all nearby businesses were evacuated.
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Nicor Gas said they were alerted to leak shortly after 3 p.m. and immediately sent crews to repair the main.
By Monday evening the repairs were underway and expected to be completed Monday night.
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No injuries or illnesses were reported, according to the Niles Fire Department.
Gas leak (Shutterstock)