Gas leak forces some Phoenix residents to evacuate

  • Source: KPNX-TV NBC 12 Phoenix
  • Published: 10/05/2021 04:30 PM

Residents have been asked to evacuate their homes after a gas leak was reported in a Phoenix neighborhood on Tuesday, according to firefighters. Some homes in a neighborhood near Baseline Road and 27th Avenue have been evacuated, but authorities didn't explain how many people were affected. Firefighters reported a two-inch natural gas line ruptured in an alley. Phoenix hazardous materials teams are on the scene, according to officials. Phoenix fire and police have set a perimeter to protect surrounding homes. Hazardous materials crews are working with Southwest Gas to secure the two-inch line, Phoenix fire reports. No injuries have been reported and it's unclear if any citizens will be displaced.



Comments

We welcome comments from registered users. Comments are solely the responsibility of those who post them; their viewpoints are not endorsed by the Daily Dispatch and DailyDispatch.com. (read more)
Highlight
ship name
no comments have been added


FREE QUICK SUBSCRIBE
Sign up to subscribe to custom state Daily Dispatch emails for free

click to subscribe