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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Authorities evacuated some homes near what was described as a "gas event" Thursday in Springfield. 

An Ameren Illinois spokesperson said this happened at a Springfield residential property on S. 18th St. They said only one customer was impacted.

Ameren crews responded to the area at 7:50 p.m. Thursday. 

Firefighters on the scene evacuated some homes in the area out of an abundance of caution.Â