One Lane of West Broward Boulevard Closed After Gas Leak

Drivers were encouraged to find alternate routes

The westbound lane of Broward Boulevard is closed and businesses were being evacuated as Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue responded to a gas leak Tuesday, authorities said.

Firefighters were responding to a leak at 1800 W. Broward Blvd., and the Salvation Army and nearby businesses were evacuated, city of Fort Lauderdale spokesman Matt Little said.

No injures were reported and a haz mat crew was on the scene, he said.

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