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OBSERVER Staff Report Students were dismissed from the high school late Monday morning after a gas leak. OBSERVER Photos by Jo Ward Residents in the area of Brigham Road and Veterans Drive began returning to their homes early Monday afternoon after a major gas leak forced an evacuation around 11 a.m. According to the city Fire Department, a third party contractor hit the gas line while digging. The immediate area was evacuated for precaution and traffic re-routed. Additionally the Dunkirk High School was evacuated with students and staff being sent home. National Fuel reported it had turned off the leak as of 12:25 p.m., said Karen Merkel, company spokeswoman. She also said 10 homes were affected but expected repairs to be completed by the end of the afternoon.

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