OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Ocala Fire Rescue (OFR) and the Ocala Police Department (OPD) responded to a gas leak at China Lee Buffet Sunday night.

OFR says the leak was reported at 8:45 p.m. during the restaurant’s dinner service. Crews evacuated the restaurant located at 3714 East Silver Springs Boulevard as a precautionary evacuation.

A post on OFR’s Facebook page indicates the gas leak was caused by work being done in the area. The main gas line was punctured by crews using an excavator.  A crew from TECO Energy also responded to fix the line and stop the leak.

A call to the restaurant just before noon Monday confirmed the restaurant is open for lunch service and the scene is cleared.

OPD diverted traffic on westbound Highway 40/East Silver Springs Boulevard while crews worked to repair the leak.