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Gas leak on Howell Mill Road, the people who were asked in place WSB-TV channel 2

Atlanta-Atlanta Fire Rescue asks people to protect themselves while the crews react to a natural gas leak.

Newschopper 2 flew over the scene in the 1800 Howell Mill Road. In addition to the shelter, Atlanta Fire said that traffic in the area was diverted.

This is a developing story. Live reporting on Channel 2 Action News at 4:00 p.m.

A spokesman said it was a 6-inch gas main break and it was not a schedule if the area is reopened.

Atlanta gas light reacts to the scene and released the following explanation.

“At Atlanta's gas light, the security of our employees, customers and the public is our main value. An contractor who was not connected to Atlanta was damaged by our gas pipeline. The Atlanta gas light crews are currently on site and are working on repairing the damage safely. “

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