Homes and shops had to be evacuated last night after a gas leak was reported in a Leicester Street.
Fire crews were called to a property in Green Lane Road, North Evington shortly before 8pm.
Neighbours had reported a strong smell of gas coming from the locked building.
Fire fighters using hydraulic equipment cut through bars to gain entry to the property and shut off the gas and electricity supplies.
A fire service spokesperson said: "A cordon was set up around the property and a number of homes and shops were evacuated."
The Red Cross support vehicle was also drafted in to provide services for the residents.
The property was cleared of gas by ventilating the building and the incident was handed over to the National Grid. No-one was injured.
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