Crews respond to gas leak at Sky Sail Community in Collier County

Crews with the North Collier Fire Rescue District and Greater Naples Fire Rescue District responded to an active gas leak in the Sky Sail Community on Sunday. Firefighters say that an underground gas pipe was damaged during construction digging. Crews worked to mitigate the hazard using specialized clamps. A broken gas line, firefighters say, can create serious hazards, including the potential for fire or explosion and the possibility of gas migrating into surrounding areas or structures. Crews managed to control the situation until TECO Gas arrived on the scene. DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.