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Gas leak closes part of Milton Avenue

By SHELLY BIRKELO ( Contact )   Monday, October 27, 2008 - 6:51 a.m.
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JANESVILLE—All lanes of Milton Avenue, in both directions between Centerway and Walker St., were closed to traffic for less than a half hour today after a natural gas leak occurred at 6:15 a.m. today at 524 Milton Ave.

Emergency responders from both the Janesville Fire and Police departments responded to the scene. Fire crews remained on scene while the gas dispersed, said a spokesman from the police department.




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pablo
Oct 27, 2008 at 4:17 p.m.
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I had chili yesterday, not a pretty picture today.

prevention
Oct 27, 2008 at 1:07 p.m.
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LOL--only for your gas from the chilli! Did you bottle it up to put in your gas take as you save at the pump?

onelife2live
Oct 27, 2008 at 12:02 p.m.
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"While the gas dispersed..." Sorry it was me, I made chili and it gave me gas...good thing it was so windy out. I didn't think anyone would notice....oops. :)

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