Officials across northwest Indiana are asking residents not to call 911 about a strange odor throughout the area.
Officials in Portage, Chesterton and Valparaiso and Porter County said they have received calls about the smell.
Chesterton officials said the sulfur-like smell is believed to have started in the vicinity of the oil refinery/steel mills in Lake County, Indiana.Michigan City officials said "due to a natural gas leak in Porter County, you may notice a heavy smell of gas outdoors throughout Michigan City." Officials said there is no threat to public safety, and residents should try to keep the 911 dispatch lines open for active emergencies.This is a developing story; check back with ABC7 Chicago for updates.
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