The Alpha Fire Co. was dispatched to 348 Arbor Way in State College Borough at 1:50 PM this afternoon for a gas leak outside.  Call originated through Columbia Gas who advised that a contractor had struck a gas line and had an active leak. 

Engine 510 and Rescue 518 responded on the call with Assistant Chief N. Kuchmay (502) assuming the command.  Crews advised command of a large active leak and began evacuating the surrounding residences as a precaution.

Columbia Gas arrived on the scene and terminated the leak.