Gas line rupture closes portion of 30th St. in Tampa, shelter-in-place issued

Crews are on the scene of a natural gas line rupture, shutting down 30th Street at Bougainvillea Avenue and leading to a shelter-in-place notice for the surrounding area, according to Tampa Fire Rescue.

TFR says residents within a four-block radius of the ruptured line should stay inside.

The Hillsborough County Tax Collector's Office in North Tampa is also closed due to the shelter-in-place notice.

A natural gas line rupture shut down 30th Street at Bougainvillea Avenue and led to a shelter-in-place notice for the surrounding area, according to Tampa Fire Rescue.

A natural gas line rupture shut down 30th Street at Bougainvillea Avenue and led to a shelter-in-place notice for the surrounding area, according to Tampa Fire Rescue.

Drivers are urged to find alternate routes to get around the road closure until the scene is clear.

Peoples Gas says repairs could take several hours.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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