Several homes in Orlando evacuated due to gas leak

ORLANDO, Fla. - The Orlando Fire Department said its Hazmat Team evacuated several homes on Monday due to a gas leak.

Crews were at the scene of E. Jefferson St. and Bumby Ave. working with TECO to stop the gas leak which they said had been difficult to locate. In addition to the evacuations, some roads in the area were also affected. All of this was happening about a block west of the Orlando Executive Airport in an area know as the Milk District.

Credit: Orlando Fire Department

A FOX 35 News crew observed crews digging a hole in the parking lot of the Milkhouse, at 203 N Bumby Ave. 

This is a developing story. FOX 35 has a crew at the scene gathering more information.  Check back for updates.