UPDATE @ 11:25 AM: Evacuated residents are sheltering safely in the sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church of Lakeland, Florida. LFD crews are with them now.
#GasLeak at 316 East Palm Drive. 4-inch gas line was hit by construction workers. Lakeland Fire Department is on scene now. All residents have been evacuated and are sheltering in a safe location. TECO Energy #Gas workers are on scene repairing, although event will be a long term event.
As a precaution East Beacon Road, Lake Hollingsworth Drive, East Palm, South Florida Ave are closed as a precaution. These road closures are creating traffic issues so please avoid the area.
Updates will be provided as they happen.
