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All clear after gas leak in Fayetteville prompted evacuations
The fire department said construction crews struck a gas line, causing the leak. Seven residences near Anona Drive were evacuated as a precaution.
Units from the Fayetteville Fire Department, including the hazardous materials team, were dispatched to a gas leak in Fayetteville Wednesday morning.
According to the fire department, the gas leak happened around 10:36 a.m. on the 500 block of Anona Drive when a construction struck a line.
Seven residents were evacuated by the fire department as a precaution and the Fayetteville Hazmat team stopped the leak around 12:40 p.m.
Piedmont Natural Gas was notified and responded to assist and assess necessary repairs.
All residents have returned to their homes.
