Gas leak prompts school evacuation

Yesterday, June, 5th, 2008 the Spokane Fire Department responded at 10:06 AM to Indian Trail School on a report of a natural gas leak. First crews on the scene reported that a natural gas line at the base of the meter next to one of the portables on the west side of the school had been severed. The school had been evacuated and Avista's quick response by their natural gas team had the scene secured and the students back into their classes within 40 minutes.
PROBABLE CAUSE: It is reported that the gas line had been hit by a lawn mower.