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Evacuation order lifted for Newark High School, neighborhood after gas leak

Police said it took about two or three hours to repair the leak.

NEWARK, Ohio — The evacuation order for some Newark residents was lifted following a gas leak Monday morning.

The Newark Division of Police asked anyone living in the area of Woods Avenue and North 11th Street between Hoover & Shields to evacuate their homes.

Newark High School also evacuated students from the building who were attending summer school and Guitar Camp, according to Newark City Schools. There were about 200 people inside the building when they were asked to leave.

Police said it took about two or three hours to repair the leak.

The cause is under investigation and no injuries were reported.

This is a developing story. Stay with 10TV for more updates. 

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