An underground gas leak in Dallas’ West End that prompted evacuations, road closures and disruptions to public transit has been contained, according to Dallas Fire-Rescue officials.

DFR officials say crews, including the department’s HazMat team, were called shortly after 9 a.m. to a leak near 302 N. Market St. after reports of a strong gas odor.

When they arrived, firefighters discovered a leaking “6 to 8 inch” gas main.

DFR says multiple agencies are working on the incident, including Atmos Energy and Dallas Police. Dallas’ Office of Emergency Management and Disaster Response is also on standby.

Two residential and two commercial buildings were evacuated. All but one of those, at 1701 N. Market St., were reopened once crews were able to shut off gas to the area. DFR officials say tea

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