12 homes evacuated in Broomfield as precaution after gas line leak
A gas line leak forced the evacuation of 12 homes in Broomfield on Thursday afternoon. The gas line leak was near Westlake Drive and Grove Way.
Four homes were evacuated as a precaution and then another eight were added as Xcel Energy crews began to assess the leak.
On scene of a gas line leak near Westlake Dr. and Grove Way in Broomfield. Four homes evacuated out of precaution. @XcelEnergyCO en route to shut down line, investigate and do any necessary repairs. No ETA on when evacuation will be lifted. @broomfield @BroomfieldPD pic.twitter.com/M46E1vky3b
— North Metro Fire (@NMFirePIO) July 6, 2023
Westlake Drive was closed in both directions from King Circle to 132nd Court. There is no estimate on how long the closure will last.
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