Fire Crews Secure Severed Gas Line in South Lake Tahoe |

An investigation is underway after firefighters responded to a severed gas line on Sierra Blvd. in South Lake Tahoe.

Fire crews say they have since secured the line and say Southwest Gas arrived to help.

First alarm response for a severed gas line on Sierra Blvd. Engine 3 secured the line and stood by for Southwest Gas. pic.twitter.com/rva5eBaFSq
— South Lake Tahoe Firefighters Association (@SLakeFireRescue) July 10, 2019

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