LUBBOCK, Texas – A cut gas line led to the evacuation of several homes in Central Lubbock Tuesday morning.
The incident was reported just before 9:15 a.m. in the 4400 block 56th Street.
Lubbock Fire Rescue told EverythingLubbock.com a one inch gas line was cut below a shut off valve in an alleyway.
Several homes to the east of the leak were evacuated as a precaution.
Atmos Energy crews responded to the scene and were able to seal the leak a short time later.
The evacuated residents were then allowed back into their homes.
LFR said their crews left the scene around 9:50 a.m.