BOSTON (WHDH) - Fire officials are evacuating buildings in Boston after a construction company hit a high-pressure gas line on Monday morning.
The incident happened just before 10 a.m. in the area of 41 Temple St.
The buildings surrounding the scene have been evacuated.
National Grid responded to the scene and shut down the gas leak.
No injuries were reported.
No additional details were immediately released.
The gas leak has been shut down , there were no injuries to report . Companies are in the process of checking all the buildings to make sure that it is safe for the residents to return. pic.twitter.com/mm7yJnVfiB
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) August 5, 2019
We are monitoring the air quality in the area, waiting until @nationalgridus shuts down the leak. pic.twitter.com/z5jvMR5A2Y
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) August 5, 2019
At approximately 9:55 a construction company hit a high pressure gas line in the street at 41 Temple St. We are evacuating the buildings on Temple St. pic.twitter.com/0mBhCE3zyi
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) August 5, 2019
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