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Gas Leak Prompts Clearwater Business Evacuations

Clearwater Fire is asking all motorists to avoid the area.

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CLEARWATER, Fl -- The Clearwater Fire and Rescue Department has evacuated some businesses in the 1700 block of Drew Street due to a gas leak. All lanes of Drew Street at Saturn Avenue are shut down.

Clearwater Fire is asking all motorists to avoid the area.

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