MATTHEWS, N.C. — Crews are on the scene of a major gas line rupture and fire early Wednesday afternoon in Matthews at Pleasant Plains Road and Morningwood Drive.
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Utility trucks are burning at the scene, with crews working to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby buildings. Several homes have been evacuated in the area. A Duke Energy spokesperson confirmed that the incident involved a third party who came in contact with a main gas line while installing something. It started at about 12:20 p.m.
Update from Matthews Fire & EMS- no injuries reported. Several homes evacuated. This is at the intersection of Pleasant Plains Road and Morningwood Drive. https://t.co/OciagCM9p3 pic.twitter.com/bpyUHTPxig
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No injuries have been reported, according to the Stallings town manager.
Matthews Fire, Wesley Chapel Fire Department and Charlotte Fire Department are all on the scene.
Crews are actively working to turn off the gas at the site.
Chopper 9 Skyzoom footage showed towering flames shooting into the air from the location.
This is a developing story. Check back with wsoctv.com and watch Eyewitness News for updates.
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