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Multiple emergency response agencies responded after a gas line was hit while digging in a backyard early Thursday morning. A little after 7 a.m. Pella Fire, Pella Ambulance, and Pella Police responded to the home in the 1400 block of West 2nd Street in Pella, where a small gas line was hit. Crews were able to shut off the line quickly, and no neighborhood evacuations were necessary. Nobody was injured in the incident.Homeowners and contractors are reminded to call 811 or submit a request at iowaonecall.com at least 48 hours prior to any digging or excavation projects.