Okoboji, IA (Northwestiowanow.com) — A construction crew struck a gas line in Okoboji about 10 yesterday morning. The Arnolds Park / Okoboji Fire and Rescue team was dispatched for about 3 hours. Black Hills Energy bypassed the main. The street was already closed for construction. Workers were moved away from the leak but it did NOT require an evacuation of any homeowners.
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The Spirit Lake fire department was called out about 10:30 to Lincoln Avenue and 28th Street. There had been a controlled burn on Wednesday. The next morning some trees near the bike trail were smoldering. That situation was brought under control in less than 60 minutes.
