EL PASO COUNTY — People living in a neighborhood north of Falcon were being asked to shelter in place because of a gas leak. This is according to a notification that was sent out by Peak Alerts.
People near the intersection of North Meridian Road and Rex Road were being asked to secure their homes or businesses and stay away from doors and windows.
The shelter in place was lifted just before 4 p.m. Friday.
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'The Smoke Alarm Definitely Saved Her Life'
After a fast-moving fire destroyed a home in Manitou Springs and forced evacuations, the fire chief says one thing made all the difference: a working smoke detector. The segment has dramatic viewer video of the flames and the chief's powerful reminder to check your smoke alarms.
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