Gas leak reported at University of Kentucky, building evacuated

LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Columbia Gas is investigating a reported gas leak at the University of Kentucky.

The Lexington Fire Department responded to the scene just before 3 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 5.

According to the university, the leak occurred outside the School of Art and Visual Studies. University police and the Lexington Fire Department are also at the scene.

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“We’re asking community members to continue avoiding the area at this time,” school officials said in a statement…

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