Kansas City Westside Homes & Biz Evacuated After Gas Leak

Today's urban core event that startled your abuelita . . . The aftermath . . .

The Kansas City Fire Department responded to a reported natural gas line rupture near W. 24th Street and Southwest Boulevard just after 1:20 p.m.

When crews arrived on scene they found a four-inch line had been struck during digging operations. Spire said that a third-party contractor for a separate utility caused the damage.

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Multiple buildings evacuated due to gas leak on Southwest Boulevard

Spire is on scene and working to contain a gas leak Thursday afternoon near W. 24th Street and Southwest Boulevard.

Spire says area now 'gas safe' after line struck near 24th Street, Southwest Boulevard

Spire says the area of 24th Street and Southwest Boulevard is now "gas safe" after a line rupture earlier led to blocked traffic and building evacuations.