Evacuations are underway in Addison Monday afternoon due to a "pretty large" gas leak along Belt Line Road, fire officials confirm.[[353056631,R]]
Addison Fire Chief John O'Neal told NBC 5 Belt Line Road between Marsh Lane and Commercial Drive is closed while Atmos Energy crews repair the breach.
Most of the evacuations have been to nearby restaurants and shopping destinations, though official caution more evacuations may be necessary.
No injuries were reported.
An NBC 5 viewer emailed to say the smell of natural gas was very strong and that there were several fire trucks blocking east and westbound traffic.
The cause of the break has not yet been confirmed.
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