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North Santa Fe Avenue reopened Tuesday evening following a gas leak

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FOUNTAIN, Colo. — According to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) North Santa Fe Avenue reopened at Mount View Lane Tuesday evening.

The Fountain Fire Department (FFD) had reported a gas leak in the area of North Santa Fe Avenue, West Alabama Avenue, and Mount View Lane just before noon on Tuesday.

The gas leak had caused two businesses to be evacuated and for Fountain Middle School to be placed under a shelter-in-place.

The gas leak is located in the area of North Santa Fe Avenue, West Alabama Avenue, and Mount View Lane.

Drivers and people were asked to avoid the area while emergency crews responded to the situation.

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