A natural gas line was struck during construction work in Rancho Mirage Saturday, prompting the evacuation of eight homes.
The rupture was reported at 8:47 a.m. in the 71900 block of Magnesia Falls Drive, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.
Fire officials said crews from SoCalGas were on scene fixing the two-inch natural gas pipe.
Magnesia Falls Drive was closed between Highway 111 and San Gorgonio Road while the repairs were being made.
No injuries were reported.
