ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Fire Department reported there was a gas leak near the corner of East Jefferson Street and Bumby Avenue late Monday in a post on X.
The department announced that a hazmat team was currently on scene, and working with TECO to stop a gas leak.
There is an odor from the natural gas in the air, but hazmat officials say it is not at a dangerous level.
CORRECTION: East Jefferson St & Bumby Ave https://t.co/LXgiveOIzS
— Orlando Fire Dept (@OrlandoFireDept) November 14, 2023
Residents in homes nearby were evacuated for several hours but have since been allowed back.
Orlando Fire Chief Charlie Salazar say it is possible Bumby Avenue may need to be completely closed down so teams can dig underneath the road.
For now, traffic is moving in both directions, but the right lane of northbound Bumby Avenue is closed in sections where there are some fire engines and other emergency vehicles.
Jefferson Street is blocked at Bumby Avenue, so residents will have to use another street to access that road.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.