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Firefighters in Columbus, Ohio, responded to a natural gas leak caused by a damaged two-inch vinyl gas line. Columbia Gas is dispatching a technician to address the issue, and traffic has been restricted in the area to ensure safety.

Two-Inch Gas Line Struck, Houses Evacuated

Rescue 3, we're going to back up a little bit.

 We're good, we're good. We got her. Thanks, Jimmy.

Rescue 3, we're going to back up a little bit. Pumping a gas, guys, here. Alright, we're moving for you. We're good, we're good. We got her. Thanks, Jimmy.

A Columbia Gas technician has arrived at the scene.

 Hey, Terry, is that business on the northwest corner there of Kimball and Livingston occupied?

 If so, could you just ask them to evacuate for now?

Ladder 2 from Battalion 1. Ladder 2, go. Hey, Terry, is that business on the northwest corner there of Kimball and Livingston occupied? If so, could you just ask them to evacuate for now? Copy that.

Firefighters are evacuating a business on the northwest corner near the gas leak as a precaution.

Engine 15 to Battalion 1, we started, we're looking at houses to evacuate right in front of the excavator where the line broke.

Engine 15 to Battalion 1, we started, we're looking at houses to evacuate right in front of the excavator where the line broke. Copy.

Firefighters are evacuating nearby houses as a precaution due to the gas leak.

Engine 15 to Columbus Fire. 15, go. Did you already notify the gas company? We have. Okay, can you let them know? So far we know it's a vinyl line, looks like a two-inch line. Message received. Battalion 1 on scene. Battalion 1 on the scene.

Firefighters report that a two-inch vinyl gas line is confirmed to be leaking.

Ladder 2, copy. We'll block from the east.

Firefighters are blocking traffic access from the east to secure the area around the gas leak.

Columbus Fire, Engine 15 is on the scene. We got workers on scene. They did hit a gas line. It's free-flowing right now. We're going to put a line down. Next company, we're just going to have to block off at Livingston.

 Message received, Engine 15. Be advised, I've already called Columbia Gas. They're sending someone out immediately.

Columbus Fire, Engine 15 is on the scene. We got workers on scene. They did hit a gas line. It's free-flowing right now. We're going to put a line down. Next company, we're just going to have to block off at Livingston. Message received, Engine 15. Be advised, I've already called Columbia Gas. They're sending someone out immediately.

Firefighters confirm a gas line was hit and is leaking. Columbia Gas is sending a technician.

Respond on Battalion 1 IC. Operate on Battalion 1 Fireground. 789 Kimbell Place. Natural gas leak. Engine 15. Medic 15. Ladder 2. Rescue 3. Battalion 1. Cross of Will Alley and Gault Street. 789 Kimbell Place. Natural gas leak. Engine 15. Medic 15. Ladder 2. Rescue 3.

Respond on Battalion 1 IC. Operate on Battalion 1 Fireground. 789 Kimbell Place. Natural gas leak. Engine 15. Medic 15. Ladder 2. Rescue 3. Battalion 1. Cross of Will Alley and Gault Street. 789 Kimbell Place. Natural gas leak. Engine 15. Medic 15. Ladder 2. Rescue 3. Ladder 2.

Firefighters are responding to a report of a natural gas leak.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 789 Kimball Pl.

Two-Inch Gas Line Struck, Houses Evacuated

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