Gas spark danger forces evacuation in Fife village 31 March 2013 Last updated at 14:28 Thirty people have been moved from their homes by a leaking gas main close to a sparking electricity pole. The incident, involving 20 properties in Balcurvie in Fife, began at about 23:50 on Saturday. Firefighters called to the village's Main Street found the electricity pole on fire, with sparking from a cable leading to it. Gas was found to be leaking from a gas main nearby. Scottish Gas Networks disconnected the mains supply. Gas engineers asked for time to check all the affected properties before residents are allowed to return. A spokeswoman for Fife Fire and Rescue said: "Around 30 people had to leave their homes due to a problem with the electricity and gas supply in Main Street, Balcurvie. There was a problem with the mains feed from the overhead power lines, which was affecting gas meters in the properties, which could have been dangerous. Fire crews were on standby in case any problems emerged. The gas leak was originally thought to have been made safe an hour after the incident began, but engineers asked for more time to check houses in the village. A Fife Police spokesman said: "Transco (now Scotland Gas Networks) arrived and disconnected the gas supply, and at 12.50am they deemed the houses safe to return to but without any gas supply. However, at 3.30am the gas board changed their mind and said they wanted to check the houses before people could return.