CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- Authorities are responding to a gas leak in the Ballantyne area Friday evening.

The Charlotte Fire Department says the leak was discovered in the area of Marvin Road and Dixie Hills Drive. There are townhomes and apartments at this intersection.

Piedmont Natural Gas is expected to also arrive on scene.

Residents may smell an odor in the area until the leak is controlled.

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