A POTENTIALLY dangerous gas leak led to the homes of Yate residents being evacuated yesterday.

Avon Fire and Rescue Services were called properties in Blaisdon Yate at 6.50pm on Saturday, 15 January, after reports of a smell of gas.

Yate, Patchway and Kingswood fire services attended the incident, and on arrival found a strong smell of gas in the front garden of one of the properties.

Residents were immediately evacuated and the gas board was requested. It was found to be caused by a sign in one of the gardens which had ruptured a gas pipe.

The leak was isolated by the gas board and everyone was returned to their properties.