Gas leak investigation shuts down Wisconsin Avenue in Bethesda, building evacuated

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Gas leak causing delays on Wisconsin Avenue in Bethesda

Local fire crews are on the scene of a gas leak on Wisconsin Avenue in Bethesda.


Emergency crews are investigating a gas leak at a building on Wisconsin Avenue and Old Georgetown Road. 

Montgomery County Fire & EMS officials said a concentrated amount of gas was detected Thursday evening. The building was evacuated as a precaution around 7:00 p.m.

Two lanes of northbound Wisconsin Avenue and westbound East West Highway remain closed. One lane has reopened. 

This is a developing story. Check back with FOX 5 for updates. 
 

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