BETHLEHEM, Pa. – On Wednesday night, more than a dozen homes were evacuated in Bethlehem’s South Side due to a gas leak investigation by UGI.
According to Northampton County dispatchers, the leak was reported in the 1100 block of Mechanic Street. Dispatchers are advising people to avoid the area. UGI crews are currently searching for the source of the leak, and as a precaution, PPL has shut off power in the vicinity.
The Bethlehem fire chief reported that approximately 30 residents had to leave their homes, most of whom went to stay with friends and family.