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Gas leak contained after homes evacuated in Fort Pierce

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Posted at 11:43 AM, Aug 16, 2019
and last updated 2019-08-16 13:19:48-04

A gas leak caused evacuations and road detours in Fort Pierce Friday morning, according to authorities.

The leak happened near 13th Street and Georgia Avenue, the Fort Pierce Fire District said.

The district said about eight houses were evacuated and access curtailed between 12-and-13th streets and Georgia/Florida avenues.

Fort Pierce Utilities Authority was called to make repairs.

Around 1:15 p.m. Fort Pierce police tweeted: "Leak contained. Roadways reopened to traffic."