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At around 11:15 a.m. on March 21, firefighters were called to New York and Florida Avenue NE, where a gas line was struck and spread to an adjacent building, officials said.
According to a spokesperson from the agency, the crew struck a six-inch high-pressure line, and Washington Gas crews had to dig up the street to crimp the line and occupants of an adjacent high-rise had to be temporarily relocated.
The leak was secured at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, and the residents were able to begin returning to their homes. No injuries were reported. Several roads in the area were temporarily closed, but are expected to be reopened early in the afternoon.
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