PARK CITY, Utah — Several businesses in Park City were evacuated after a gas leak was detected along the popular Main Street on Tuesday.
According to the Park City Fire District, a private company working on a project hit a main gas line near 402 Main Street. Police and fire departments were immediately notified, and evacuations of residents and 80 businesses were implemented.
Residents and businesses south of Heber Avenue on Main Street were evacuated.
“The safety of the residents and the business owners, that’s our number one concern,” said Lt. Danielle Snelson with the Park City Police Department. “It does affect the businesses, unfortunately.”
As of 4 p.m., officials let business owners and employees know that they were allowed back into their buildings. However, an all-clear had yet to be given as Enbridge Gas crews remain on the scene to repair the leak.
No injuries have been reported and the area is considered to be secure.
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