Monday evening, Clinton authorities were called to what ended up being the second major gas leak in Clinton as crews digging fiber optic lines in the community struck a gas line.

It's becoming habitual and Commissioner of Public Safety, Dan Ballenger says he and City officials have had enough of it. Ballenger tells Regional Radio there was a meeting of officials from the fiber optic companies to straighten things out.

According to Ballenger, there have been over 20 gas lines hit this year from crews working on these installations. While some are expected and forgivable, he feels a lot of corners are being cut as this work goes on.

Ballenger believes the public has become concerned anytime they may be working around their home or in their neighborhood, they could strike a gas line at any time which would require an evacuation.

He stresses the City has been taking action the whole time these companies have been here and now they are taking stricter action.