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Shelter in place order lifted for El Paso County neighborhood

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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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