AMPLE — A total of eight homes in a Bountiful neighborhood were evacuated Friday after a postal worker noticed the smell of gas while on their mail route.

The evacuations took place in the area of ​​1150 Northern Hills Drive at approximately 4:30 p.m., according to South Davis Metro Fire Battalion Chief Mike Hansen.

Hansen said crews discovered gas in the ground near one of the houses. Officials were able to shut off the gas, but were still working to find the exact source of the leak Saturday morning.

It was not immediately clear if residents were allowed to return to their homes.

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