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Atascocita gas line rupture: Shelter-in-place lifted for residents near leak

The Atascocita Fire Department said the gas leak was secured and there were no further hazards.

ATASCOCITA, Texas — A shelter-in-place was lifted Wednesday evening for Atascocita residents in the vicinity of a ruptured natural gas line. 

The rupture was to a 6-inch gas main near Atascocita Road and Blackstone Trails Drive, according to the Atascocita Fire Department. Residents who use Blackstone Trails Drive to access the neighborhood were asked to shelter in place. 

The fire department tweeted about the ruptured gas line and shelter-in-place shortly before 4 p.m. The all-clear was given right after 6 p.m. 

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