Local News
Johns Creek residents return to homes after gas leak
By Mike Morris
Feb 22, 2010A north Fulton County subdivision was partially evacuated for several hours early Monday after lightning from the strong storms that raked metro Atlanta struck a gas line.
Johns Creek fire officials said that the lightning struck near the ground at a home on Hillgate Crossing, in a neighborhood off Abbotts Bridge Road.
The lightning strike ruptured a gas line, prompting firefighters to evacuate eight homes in the area. Atlanta Gas Light crews shut off the gas line shortly after 8 a.m. and residents were allowed to return to their homes.
No injuries were reported.
