The Kirkland Lake Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is assisting with the evacuation of residents and businesses on Government Road W between Water Lane and Lebel Avenue in Kirkland Lake following a reported gas leak.

As a precautionary measure, individuals are being relocated from the immediate area of concern. This is not a full-scale evacuation, but a safety step to ensure public wellbeing while emergency services address the situation.

On Thursday, November 6, 2025, at approximately 9:10 a.m., members of the Kirkland Lake Detachment were notified of a gas leak near Main Street. The public is advised to avoid Government Road W between Water Lane and Lebel Avenue.

Local emergency services, including the gas provider, fire and ambulance services, are also in the area as

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