CLEAR LAKE — A gas leak at a Clear Lake restaurant forced the evacuation of that business along with an adjoining hotel Thursday evening.
An employee at the Best Western Holiday Lodge, located at 2023 7th Avenue North, told NIT that a natural gas smell that began next door at the Bennigan’s Restaurant prompted a call to authorities. The hotel emptied out as well as the restaurant, which are connected.
The incident took place just aft 5:00 PM Thursday, January 1. After the source of the gas smell was found, patrons were allowed to return inside the buildings. The leak began on a stove inside the restaurant.