Fort Scott Fire Chief Dave Bruner gave an update on the gas main break, yesterday April 5.
The gas main break was at the intersection Margrave and Emmert Streets.
It was reported at 9.30 a.m. by a contractor when the contractor hit a gas line while excavating.
Fire units remained on scene until the leak was controlled, Bruner said, and cleared the scene at 2 p.m. on April 5