Central Lyon Fire, Southwest Gas respond after gas line severed in Silver Springs
A severed gas line forced the evacuation of a few businesses in Silver Springs on Wednesday afternoon, according to Lyon County dispatch. Central Lyon County Fire Protection District, Lyon County Sheriff's Office and Southwest Gas have responded.
The incident happened just after 1 p.m. near 95A and Lahontan Street. It was reported that construction equipment hit a gas line and that it was a 6-inch line.
It was also reported that a few nearby businesses were told to evacuate. It is unclear if any homes nearby were evacuated. Southwest Gas was to remain on scene until the situation is cleared.
No injuries were reported.