Public can return to Madison St. following gas leak

UPDATE: As of 6:40 p.m., the leak has been stopped and residents are being allowed back into their homes.

Metro Wire Staff

The public is being asked to avoid a section of Madison St. due to a gas leak.

Crews were called to 1900 Madison St. for a carbon monoxide alarm at 5:51 p.m. The home was evacuated, along with several nearby residences.

Wisconsin Public Service has been called to the scene.

Assistant EMS Chief Joe Gemza from SPFD said the road is closed between Reserve and Division streets, and it’s a “high-pressure line” that crews are involved with fixing.

No injuries have been reported.