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Fire department called to large gas leak

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HOPKINS CO., KY (WFIE) -

A large gas leak in Madisonville at 125 West Jagoe, prompted Atmos Energy to call for help from the Madisonville Fire Department Friday morning .

Upon arrival to the scene, the fire crew found a large volume of gas venting through a 2 inch line that had been ruptured by city sewer crew using a backhoe.

Atmos personnel asked fire officials to block off streets and stand by while they dig the line up to shut off gas.

Firefighters deployed a 150ft hose line for safety.

Fire officials went door to door to check on occupants welfare and let them know what was going on.

Fire crews remained on scene until gas was shut off. 

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