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PORT NECHES – A section of Merriman Street is closed due to a gas leak possibly caused due to the freeze Wednesday morning.

The area that is closed is between Hebert Woods and New Street.

The leak was discovered around 7 a.m. Wednesday.

Port Neches Fire Chief Eloy Vega said when crews arrived on scene they noticed pressure coming out of the road. The visible leak is presumed to be a gas main that ruptured due to the weather causing the pressurized gas to leak.

“The good thing about a gas leak like this is that it will go into the atmosphere as opposed to a closed-in area where a spark could create a large explosion,” Vega said.

Texas Gas Service and emergency crews are on scene.

Vega said there is no immediate danger to the public.

Check back for updates as this is a developing story.