Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services responded to a report of a natural gas leak in the area of Birch Street and Cedar Street shortly after 4 p.m. Friday.
Approximately 50 residents living nearby were evacuated as a result of the leak. The smell of natural gas was apparent in the neighbourhood when SooToday arrived on scene.
Enbridge Gas has been notified.
SooToday will bring you more details should they become available.