TAMPA, Fla. — Gas crews are working to assess and repair an 8-inch natural gas pipeline that was damaged early Tuesday in the north Tampa area. 

Crews closed 30^th Street and Bougainvillea Avenue due to the 8” natural gas line rupture. 

Tampa Fire rescue officials said the pipeline was damaged by third-party construction worker's equipment near the area.

A shelter in place notification has been issued for residents within a four-block area of the incident.

Drivers are advised to avoid the area.

Officials said the repairs could take several hours.