UPDATE: The shelter-in-place order has been lifted
ORIGINAL STORY:
The city of Tampa is dealing with a broken natural gas line, and people nearby are being told to shelter in place.
According to an alert posted on Twitter, the issue is affecting everyone within two blocks of Henderson Boulevard and Azeele Street, where the break happened.
Drivers should avoid the area.
TECO and Tampa Fire Rescue are responding to the scene of the break.
🚨 ALERT 🚨
— City of Tampa (@CityofTampa) December 16, 2020
Broken natural gas line at Henderson and Azeele there will be a shelter in place issued for a 2 block radius. @TECOPeoplesGas and @TampaFireRescue are on the scene. Motorists should avoid the area. We will provide updates as we receive more info. pic.twitter.com/NU7znzfsuM
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.