MELISSA, Texas — An evacuation has been lifted for a portion of Melissa after construction crews accidentally damaged a natural gas main on Tuesday morning, officials say.
According to a Facebook post by the Melissa Fire Department, crews were working near Melissa Road and Fannin Street where the break happened. Just before 3 p.m., the City said the leak had been isolated but has not ey lifted the evacuation order.
The order was lifted shortly before 5 p.m. Tuesday. The city said those who evacuated may return home.
Atmos energy will go door-to-door to reconnect gas, the city said.
The evacuation was ordered for the area of West Melissa Road and East of Fannin Street, officials say. A shelter has been set up for those residents evacuating at the high school cafeteria at 3030 Milrany Lane.
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