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Birmingham Evacuation Lifted After Fuel Leak | Birmingham News
Birmingham’s downtown had a major scare when a petroleum leak forced evacuations, but crews finally pinpointed the source—an underground fuel tank on University Boulevard—and lifted the order Wednesday. Air quality returned to safe levels, reopening 24th Street South and letting businesses resume operations. Though some restaurants stayed closed and local shops saw a sharp drop in customers, community support helped businesses like Birmingham Broker adapt, even relocating temporarily. Owner Craig Westbrook called it a minor bump, grateful to be back in his own space and serving customers…
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