The Fire Service were called to a report of a gas leak at a flat at Elmsleigh Court, St Michaels, Paignton this afternoon.
The fire service were called to the property just before 1.30pm.
Once in attendance crews located a slight smell of gas from the basement of a 3 storey premises, the attendance of Transco was requested.
Crews isolated the gas supply and evacuated the property as a precaution. They began safety checks with a gas detector.
Once Transco were in attendance safety checks were carried out of the premises.
A gas leak was discovered and made safe by crews and gas engineers
