YOUNGSTOWN - Multiple houses in a south side neighborhood were evacuated Thursday night due a major gas leak in a home on the 800 block of East Philadelphia Avenue. Residents close to the home were evacuated, and surrounding neighbors have been warned of the gas leak. 

As of 10:45 p.m. residents were being advised that they will be able to return to their homes soon. 

21 News has learned that the home was vacant at the time — crews on the scene said they suspect a possible break-in occurred before the gas smell was detected. Youngstown Fire and Police on the scene were working for several hours to ventilate the home and determine whether or not anyone was inside.

Crews with Enbridge Gas were also on the scene. 

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