City Councilor Kim Janey (Roxbury) reports on a big problem for the residents of the 202 apartments at Academy Homes along Columbus Avenue:

Due to a gas leak, residents living in Academy Homes are without gas. This means families are without heat and are unable to cook during the Christmas holiday. I am in communication with Urban Edge and the Management company. Volunteers may be needed to distribute space heaters and food. I will send another update to let folks know how they can help. In the meantime, please keep our neighbors in your prayers.

The Boston Fire Department reports on a gas leak Saturday night on Slayton Way:

Response to 63 Slayton Way Roxbury at approx. 10:23 PM for a reported gas leak. High readings detected on arrival. Building evacuated. This is a 3-story apartment building. @nationalgridus isolated leak. 4 residents displaced. No injuries reported. BFD detail remaining on scene. pic.twitter.com/x4NGRRaUa6 — Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) December 22, 2018

Janey adds: