A large gas leak has been detected in the 600 block of Farnham Street, Columbus, WI.  A gas line was hit by construction crew.  Residents are being contacted by the Police Department to evacuate the area.  Please avoid this area until it is declared safe to do so.  It is not affecting any school buildings.

The Community Center, located at 161 N. Dickason Boulevard has been made available to those who may be displaced by the gas leak.  Emergency Management and the Red Cross have been contacted.