WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ga. (WFXG) - UPDATE: The Washington County Sheriff's Office says Highway 15 is back open to traffic.

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The Washington County Sheriff's Office announced Friday morning a portion of Highway 15 in the county would be shut down due to a gas leak and fire.

Sheriff Joel Cochran confirmed on Facebook Highway 15 North from Warthen to North Sparta Davisboro Road will be closed down and all traffic diverted until further notice.

The Natural Gas Pipeline has a leak and went up in flames in the area of Mill Lindsey School Road and Highway 15 North.

Fire crews were on scene Friday morning and waiting for gas company personnel to arrive.

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