Updated: September 21, 2013 - 7:18am
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| Photo Courtesy: Overland Park Fire Department Click image to view larger |
Atmos Energy was digging near the intersection of 151st Street and Switzer Road before 8 p.m. Friday, when a backhoe struck a four-inch natural gas line.
The strike broke the gas line and the escaping gas ignited. Atmos crews immediately notified the Overland Park Fire Department of the break and fire.
Overland Park Fire officials say firefighters cleared the area and stood by, while Atmos crews stopped the flow of gas through the line.
The fire was extinguished around 10 p.m., the intersection remained closed at that time so that KCP&L crews could inspect possible damage to nearby poles and equipment.
One home was evacuated as a precaution. No injuries were reported.
As of 7:15 a.m., Saturday, the intersection remained closed for KCP&L crews to repair damage. KCP&L says no one is without power due to the repairs.
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| Photo from Overland Park Traffic Camera at 151st & Switzer Click image to view larger |
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