Cleveland firefighters were called to the intersection of W. 150th Street and Puritas Avenue Thursday night after Dominion Energy said a natural gas line ruptured.
The streets were closed in both directions, but the intersection has since been reopened, according to the fire department. However, W. 150th remains closed between Puritas and Coe Avenue.
Dominion Energy is making repairs to the ruptured gas line.
The fire department said an eight-inch gas line ruptured.
That roaring sound is a 24 inch gas line rupture on West 150 s of Puritas in Cleveland. Crews now have gas shut off. @wews pic.twitter.com/TzfjI5ZnDk
— Tom Livingston (@TomLivingston5) July 27, 2018
Dominion Energy said the gas was shut off at 8:54 p.m.
When firefighters originally arrived on scene, residents in the area were evacuated. The scene was checked for safety, and those who were evacuated are returning to their homes.
UPDATE ON GAS LEAK W.150/Puritas. Gas has been shut off. Streets remain closed as meters verify safety. Checking for victims and safety for people returning to their homes. pic.twitter.com/XNtmR6cijZ
— ClevelandFire (@ClevelandFire) July 27, 2018