UPDATE:
A gas company repair crew have arrived and have clamped the ruptured pipe with the area made safe.
EARLIER:
Firefighters have been called to reports of a gas leak at Mayfield West.
They arrived in Werribee Street at 5.15am on Wednesday to find gas coming out of the ground in front of a nearby home.
They've requested urgent assistance from the gas company.
Newcastle Fire Command says it appears a gas pipe between the mains and the meter of the home has ruptured.
Fire crews have shut off the gas at the meter and set up fire protection as they await the arrival of the gas company.
They've requested the residents of the property to remain inside with the doors and windows shut.
