Eight homes evacuated due to gas leak near 31st and Grant

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- According to We Energies, eight homes were evacuated Saturday evening, October 26th due to a gas leak near 31st and Grant Ave.

The incident began around 7:30 p.m.

The Milwaukee Fire Department responded to the scene and worked with We Energies crews to identify the source of the problem, which was found to be a leak between the sidewalk and curb.

The leak was fixed around 10:30 p.m. and all residents were allowed back in their homes.