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Kenosha County, WI Gas Leak Today: Half-Mile Safety Perimeter
Kenosha County, WI – A significant natural gas leak triggered an urgent public safety alert Friday morning, Nov. 13, after construction equipment struck a gas main in western Kenosha County. Emergency
By Grant Holloway · 2026-11-13T16:09:24.587Z
Kenosha County, WI – A significant natural gas leak triggered an urgent public safety alert Friday morning, Nov. 13, after construction equipment struck a gas main in western Kenosha County. Emergency crews are responding, and residents are being warned to avoid the affected area as a safety perimeter is established.
According to the Kenosha County Sheriff 's Office, the incident was reported in a public safety alert issued at approximately 9:20 a.m. Friday. The leak occurred near 9000 328th Avenue when a construction backhoe performing fiber optic work struck an underground gas main, causing a substantial release of natural gas.
Deputies and firefighters from the Randall, Wheatland and Twin Lakes fire departments responded to the scene to address the hazardous conditions.
Authorities are urging residents and motorists to stay away from 9021 328th Avenue and surrounding roadways while emergency personnel work to secure the area.
The sheriff's office said emergency responders are establishing a safety perimeter extending approximately one half mile south of the leak. Residents within the affected area should remain alert and follow all instructions from emergency personnel.
Officials also issued a critical warning against smoking, using open flames or engaging in any activity that could create sparks near the gas leak.
Anyone who smells natural gas or believes they are in immediate danger should leave the area immediately and call 911 from a safe location.
The incident could affect travel along nearby roads as emergency crews continue their response. However, specific road closures and an estimated time for repairs were not announced in the initial alert.
As of the 9:20 a.m. alert Friday, the situation remained active and developing. Authorities are asking the public to avoid the area and allow emergency crews to work safely.
Additional updates are expected from the Kenosha County Sheriff's Office as more information becomes available.