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Update: 6 evacuated after gas leak on McFerrin
Six people were evacuated from their homes in the 2800 block of McFerrin Avenue this afternoon after a gas leak, assistant fire chief Don Yeager said this afternoon.
A construction crew was working on phone lines in an area marked safe for digging when they hit a three-inch gas line, Yeager said. Officials shut off electricity to 10 homes in the immediate area until the gas can be turned off.
Police have the 2800 block of McFerrin blocked off, and hazardous materials crews are conducting tests on the air in the area.
It’s the second gas leak reported today. Earlier, residents near Hillcrest and Cobbs drives were evacuated after a 6-inch gas line was ruptured during construction work, according to a release from the city. Yeager said he believes those residents have returned to their homes.
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By Dale
June 24, 2008 3:26 PM | Link to this
Does anyone in this city know what is buried underground any more? Sounds like we need Lone Star Gas back to show everyone where the gas lines are buried.:-)
By B Robinson
June 24, 2008 9:11 PM | Link to this
Peolple need to remember to call “811” before you dig. It avoids accidents.
By CC
June 25, 2008 12:45 AM | Link to this
Dale…..Lone Star Gas changed their name to Atmos. Lone Star Gas was bought out. Employees kept their jobs, just a name change.