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MARION COUNTY, Fla. - A large gas leak was reported Tuesday morning in Marion County after a tree fell on a 120-gallon propane tank, officials say.
What we know:
Units with Marion County Fire Rescue (MCFR) were dispatched in reference to a gas leak around 7:03 a.m. on Tuesday at the 1400 block of NE 59th St. in Ocala. The 911 caller said a tree had fallen on a 120-gallon propane tank, causing a large leak.
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(Credit: Marion County Fire Rescue)
The first MCFR engine arrived at the scene around 7:10 a.m. and found the propane tank half full and actively leaking with a downed tree resting on top of it.
Additional crews quickly responded to assist, and firefighters worked to secure the tank. The officials used multi-gas detectors to monitor conditions until the scene was stabilized.
(Credit: Marion County Fire Rescue)
No one was injured during the incident, and no residents were evacuated.
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What they're saying:
"Thanks to the quick response and teamwork of our crews, this potentially dangerous situation was brought under control without further incident," MCFR officials said.
The Source: This story was written based on information shared by Marion County Fire Rescue (MCFR).