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Crews responding to propane leak on Fort Myers Beach

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FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. — Fort Myers Beach Fire District (FMBFD) crews were called to a gas leak near Old San Carlos Blvd. and Estero Blvd. around 6:10 p.m. Thursday.

Upon arrival, a damaged underground propane tank was found to be leaking propane. FMBFD said the damage was caused by construction equipment.

Crews have sealed off the area to mitigate risk. A regional Haz Mat team as well as the City of Fort Myers are also on scene.

As of 9:30 p.m., the incident is ongoing.