Residents Evacuated In Arlington After Gas Line Struck: Report

ARLINGTON, VA -- Residents in a neighborhood near Rosslyn had to be evacuated due to a gas leak at a construction site.

Residents were evacuated from the 1700 block of Arlington Boulevard after a gas line was struck at a construction site.

Crews went to work to get the leak under control.

Arlington County Fire later reported that the leak had been contained.

#FinalUpdate: Gas leak in 1700 block of Arlington Blvd. @washingtongas has leak controlled. No further hazards present. All evacuees have been allowed to return home. Fire department returning to service. pic.twitter.com/6wFR626F4i
— Arlington Fire (@ArlingtonVaFD) March 22, 2019