SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) -- San Marcos authorities evacuated some residents from their homes Thursday morning due to a gas leak.

The city of San Marcos posted on Facebook that a contractor hit a gas line during construction in the Trace neighborhood and that an evacuation notice had been issued for portions of the area through Warn Central Texas. The San Marcos Fire Department was also in the area going door to door.

Residents in the following areas were told to evacuate on foot and avoid turning on vehicles, using open flames, turning on or off electrical devices, or doing any activities that could cause a spark: • Snowbell Street • Merriman Road • Jane Long Drive • Paul Pena Drive • Netherland Street

Evacuees may walk to the Trace Amenity Center, located at 201 Rollingwood D

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