Orland Hills, IL – Emergency crews are responding Monday afternoon after a private company struck a natural gas line near 162nd Street and Hawthorne Avenue in Orland Hills.
According to the Orland Hills Police Department, Nicor Gas and the Orland Fire Protection District are on scene to assess and contain the situation. Officials are urging nearby residents to remain alert and note that a noticeable natural gas odor may linger in the area for some time.
Police did not report any injuries or evacuations as of the latest update. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to avoid the immediate area while crews complete repairs.
Nicor has not provided an estimated time for restoration but says safety remains the top priority as technicians work to stop the leak and ventilate the area.
Residents who smell gas inside their homes are advised to leave immediately and call 911 or Nicor’s emergency line rather than attempting to locate the source themselves.
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