(MARTIN COUNTY) — Martin County Fire Rescue’s hazmat team is on the scene of a gas leak that has forced the evacuation of  several residents due to safety concerns.

Station 24 units and Haz-Mat 16 on are on scene of a gas leak from a ruptured line. The surrounding areas have been evacuated while the Haz-Mat team actively secures the gas leak. #hazmattech #hazmatteam #firefighters #protectandserve pic.twitter.com/SfUlnJTutf

— Martin County Fire Rescue (@MartinCountyFR) July 6, 2022

The MCFR crew responded to SW Palm Beach Street and SW MLK Jr. Drive shortly after 9 Wednesday morning after the gas leak from a ruptured line was reported.