KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Spire has controlled a natural gas line rupture near 24th Street and Southwest Boulevard in Kansas City, Missouri.
The Kansas City, Missouri, Fire Department responded to a reported natural gas line rupture in the area Thursday afternoon.
Upon arrival, crews discovered a 4-inch line had been struck during digging operations.
The line was hit by a third-party contractor, according to a Spire spokesperson.
Multiple companies were called to the scene to block and redirect traffic.
Crews, along with Hazmat, checked and evacuated several structures in the near vicinity as a precaution.
Occupants have since been allowed back into the structures by officials.
A spokesperson with Spire said the area had been deemed “gas safe” and roads should be opening soon.
Officials said traffic may still be disrupted as Spire repairs the line.
Spire workers will be on the scene for another hour or two working on repairs.
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