Ocala homes evacuated over ruptured gas line

TECO crews repair line

Published On: Feb 21 2013 08:41:07 AM EST   Updated On: Feb 21 2013 11:14:35 AM EST
OCALA, Fla. -

Homes in Ocala were evacuated Thursday morning after a contractor inadvertently cut a gas line.

The rupture occurred around 8 a.m. near 1810 Southeast 33rd Lane.

Fire officials said a 2-inch natural gas line was ruptured, and TECO officials capped the leak.  Officials initially believed that a car crash nearby caused the leak.

Eight houses were evacuated as a precaution, but residents were later allowed to re-enter their homes.

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