There was a small scare in the city of Evart Thursday evening as a gas leak shut down a part of the area.

 

It happened around 5pm, when the Evart Fire Department received a call that a construction crew hit a gas pipe at Hemlock Street and Fifth Street.

 

The crew was surveying the area to put in internet cables when they struck a two inch pipe.

 

Members of DTE Energy came on scene to shut off the pipe and assist the fire department.

 

The leak was under control within two hours of the initial call.