Firefighters responded to a gas leak on Alvin Rd., in Fairfield. Photo: Fairfield Fire Department. Sept. 12, 2012.

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Updated: Wednesday, 12 Sep 2012, 9:52 PM EDT
Published : Wednesday, 12 Sep 2012, 8:12 PM EDT

FAIRFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) -- Firefighters responded to a gas leak in Fairfield Wednesday.

Officials said road work was being completed on Alvin Rd., a dead end road, when crews ruptured a 1.5" natural gas line around 6 p.m.

As a precaution, reverse 911 calls were made to homes within a quarter-mile radius, to avoid creating an ignition.

Crews shut down the line and a Southern Connecticut Gas crew was able to plug the leak by 7:15 p.m.

Homeowners of evacuated residences were then able to re-enter their homes after personnel metered the homes to check for the presence of gas.

Take a look at some of the Report It photos we received in November, 2012.