LAPEER (WWJ/AP) - Authorities have closed streets in downtown Lapeer to traffic after gasoline from an unknown source apparently leaked into the city's sewer lines.
The Lapeer County Sheriff's office says police discovered the leak around 4:30 a.m. Wednesday after receiving reports that sewer explosions may have dislodged several manhole covers in the city, about 45 miles northwest of Detroit.
Crews are investigating along Nepessing Street, from Saginaw Street west to near Mason Street.
The entire downtown area is closed off to traffic. Barricades are up at Saginaw and Oregon, Saginaw and Horton, Nepessing and Mason, and Nepessing and Saginaw, along with several other areas. At this time it is unknown how long the barricades will remain in place.
No injuries were reported, but area residents and business owners have been asked to evacuate as a precaution.
The city's fire department and public works department remain on the scene.