Gas leak shuts down power grid in Lee County neighborhood

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CREDIT: San Carlos Park Fire Protection & Rescue Service District

A gas leak has forced the shutdown of a neighborhood power grid in Lee County.

San Carlos Park Fire Protection & Rescue Service District was dispatched to the scene in the area of Spotted Fawn Court in the Forest community after 9 a.m. on Friday.

Crews said they found a leaking 1,000-gallon propane tank connected to underground power.

For safety reasons, the power grid was shut down.

Florida Power and Light is working to restore it.

No injuries were reported, and there is no immediate danger to the community.

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