Gas main burst in Kallista

A CFA spokesperson confirmed crews responded to a ruptured gas main on Royal Avenue in Kallista at about 9.30am on Friday 1 September. PICTURE: TYLER WRIGHT

A gas main burst in Kallista on Friday 1 September, a CFA spokesperson has confirmed.

“Ruptured gas main on Royal Avenue, Kallista at about 9.30am,” the spokesperson said.

“Five appliances were on site to isolate ignition sources from neighbouring properties and set an exclusion zone.

“The site is now safe.”

Motorists were advised follow the instructions of police and emergency services who are at the scene via a message from VicEmergency.

People were also asked to avoid the area to allow emergency services to respond.