A gas leak forced the evacuation of the Topeka Rescue Mission Tuesday afternoon.

Frank Henderson, the Deputy Directer of the Mission, says the leak hit the East side of their building, near the diner, administrative offices and where the men stay.

Everyone was evacuated for safety reasons, but Henderson says they hope gas crews find the cause within the next few hours so everyone can get back inside in time for dinner. Henderson said no on inside the Mission smelled the gas, and it was a reading that first alerted them.