Updated: Residents can return to homes. Leak stopped. FD is clear of the scene.
Original: News release from the city of Frisco:
“Frisco firefighters are monitoring natural gas levels related to a leak in a neighborhood surrounding the intersection of Milestone Ridge and Ridgetop, located west of Coit Rd. and south of Canoe.
“Eight homes are evacuated as a precautionary measure; however, no gas is detected inside any of the homes, at this time.
“At approximately 5:09 p.m., Frisco dispatch received its first call from an area resident about a ‘gas smell’. Frisco firefighters were dispatched at 5:10 p.m. and arrived on the scene at approximately 5:17 p.m.
“Firefighters say a utility crew was installing cable lines when the gas line was cut. Atmos crews are working to repair the line. A time estimate for repairs is unknown at this time.”