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Shelter-in-place order lifted for Lorson Ranch area due to gas leak Tuesday

El Paso County Sheriff's Office
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — A shelter-in-place order has been lifted for an area in the Lorson Ranch neighborhood due to a gas leak, according to the El Paso County Sheriff's Office.

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The sheriff's office says the gas leak is near 11000 block of Pikeminnow Place.

The shelter-in-place is in effect for the following people who live:

  • north of Lorson Boulevard
  • south of Fontaine Boulevard
  • east of Lamprey Drive
  • west of Walleye Drive

If you are in the area, you are asked to do the following:

  • remain indoors
  • close doors and windows
  • turn off heating and cooling systems
  • do not use open flames or anything that could cause a spark

You are also asked to avoid the area if possible.

This is a developing story. News5 will continue to update this web story as we learn more.

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