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topicnews · July 18, 2025

Officials indicate allclare after gas lick in the former YKK plant

Officials indicate allclare after gas lick in the former YKK plant

Update: 12:05 p.m. officials gave the all-clear and the residents can now return to their homes.

Original history:

Lawrenceburg, Ky. (ABC36 News now) – Anderson County Emergency Management calls on the residents near the old YKK plant on Industriestrasse to evacuate due to a gas leaf.

In a social media alarm on Friday, officials said that everyone who lives within a quarter mile of the work should leave the area until further notice.

Emergency crews are on site and the public is asked to remain clear until an all-clear is exhibited.

Officials tell ABC 36 News Now that you have received a report on a strike on a “not marked” gas line.

The Lawrenceburg fire department says that the leak is a “decent” size and it is unclear how long they have to be on site.

We were also informed that there are no reports on injuries.