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Gas scare at Michigan Tech
Posted: 11.30.2010 at 11:32 AM
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Building was cleared before 11 a.m.

HOUGHTON -- Firefighters have cleared the scene of a gas scare at Michigan Tech.

Houghton City firefighters and a representative from SEMCO Energy responded to a report of a strong natural gas odor in the Chemical Sciences and Engineering building.

Authorities arrived around 10:30 Tuesday morning and checked the building's fourth floor where they learned several gas sources had already been shut off.

The building was cleared shortly after.

Classes are continuing as usual.

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