Gas Line Ruptures During Tree Removal At Bradenton Home: City

BRADENTON, FL — A 2-inch natural gas line ruptured Wednesday afternoon during a tree removal at a Bradenton home, the city wrote in a Facebook post.

There were no injuries during the incident, which happened just before noon at 1700 3rd Ave. W.

Crews from the Bradenton Fire Department and the Southern Manatee Fire Rescue Hazmat clamped the line to stop the leak just before 2 p.m., the city said.

Once the leak was contained, TECO began working at the scene.