MISHAWAKA, Ind. (WSBT) — Firefighters now say NIPSCO just capped a major gas leak in Mishawaka.

The gas leak was capped and stopped at around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday.

12th Street has reopened, and businesses can return to normal.

People have been cleared to return to the businesses and homes, but there is still work to do to fix the impacted line.

The 10-inch gas main was leaking at 12th Street, between Merrifield Avenue and Byrkit Street.

“There was a large gas line that was hit on 12th Street today. It was a 10-inch gas main, I was told, and we are just out here trying to keep the scene secure, keep it safe for the crews on scene to work,” said Jordan Rutherford, Mishawaka Fire Department.

Traffic was diverted, and businesses were closed along 12th Street on Wednesday morning.

NIPSCO crews worked to crimp the natural gas line, closer to Byrkit Street.

The main leak was farther down the road, closer to Merrifield Avenue on 12th Street.

Firefighters now say NIPSCO just capped a major gas leak. (WSBT Video)

NIPSCO worked for hours to shut off natural gas to the leak further down the street.

Mishawaka Fire has been out since 9 a.m., working on evacuations and efforts to keep the area safe.

Businesses along 12th Street had to be evacuated, and people in private homes were asked to shelter in place for the time being.

NIPSCO told WSBT 22, “Once repairs are complete, re-lights for the impacted customers will begin. NIPSCO crews will arrive carrying company-issued identification to conduct the re-light process for each customer.”

“There shouldn’t be any hazard to the public at this point. You might smell some gas in the area, which is to be expected. There is a large main line along 12th Street that is leaking, so got some calls about gas smells in the area, which is pretty normal. If there’s any questions, please do call 9-1-1,” said Rutherford.

18 customers were impacted.

The work is still ongoing, but there is no active leak.

If you have any questions regarding the gas leak, please call 9-1-1.

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