An all-clear was issued following a construction accident that caused a gas leak and a shelter-in-place order in Solon and Orange Village Wednesday, according to the Orange and Solon police and fire departments.
The departments said out of an abundance of caution, State Route 422 was temporarily closed in both directions as businesses between Naiman Parkway and Brainard Road were evacuated or under a shelter-in-place as emergency crews worked to protect people like Tim Lint, who works in the area.
“When the gas leak happened, they had the foresight to go ahead and shut the electricity off in a certain grid around here,” said Lint.
When News 5 stopped by the Barkley Pet Hotel and Day Spa on Miles Road, the manager was not in, so the business declined our request for an interview.
But off camera, an employee told News 5 they had lost their internet service following the construction accident.
Thankfully, their power is still on unlike resident Christina Vargas, whose home was affected.
“We don’t have gas or power,” said Vargas.
News 5 caught up with Vargas on Miles Road as she was leaving Barkley Pet Hotel and Day Spa with her dog, Maverick.
“He’s panting. But we’re okay. Hopefully our house is not super hot yet,” said Vargas.
The departments said the natural gas was dissipated and the hazard was eliminated. All impacted buildings on Naiman Parkway within the impacted area got tested by a HAZMAT team and are now cleared for reoccupation.
Utility crews are working to restore natural gas and electrical service as needed.
