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Gas line break prompts evacuation at Tampa apartment complex near Temple Terrace

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TEMPLE TERRACE, Fla. — According to Tampa Fire Rescue (TFR), residents at the Park at Chesterfield Apartments in Tampa were evacuated Saturday after plumbers accidentally damaged a two-inch gas line while working.

Nearby units that were not evacuated were instructed to shelter in place as a precaution.

Fire crews responded to the scene and said the incident has been mitigated.

Officials said residents are expected to be allowed back into their homes soon.

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