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Water District workers hit natural gas line

The Las Vegas Water District hit a natural gas line Wednesday on Pacific Terrace Drive while digging, according to fire officials.

Fire units are standing by as a precaution, and several houses are being evacuated until Southwest Gas arrives to shut off the gas. Traffic at the intersection, near Vegas and Buffalo drives, is not affected.

Contact Annalise Porter at aporter@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0264.

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