Residents, Workers Evacuated Due To Gas Leak In NW OKC

<p>Evacuations are underway due to a gas leak in NW Oklahoma City, Thursday afternoon. </p>

Thursday, December 14th 2017, 1:38 pm

By: News 9

Residents, Workers Evacuated Due To Gas Leak In NW OKC

Residents and workers were evacuated after a gas leak in NW Oklahoma City, Thursday afternoon.

According to the Oklahoma City Fire Department, Hazmat crews responded to the area of NW 3rd and Blackwelder, around 12:25 p.m.

OKCFD says a gas line was struck and crews were working to determine the location of the leak.

TAC 3: NW 3 and Blackwelder. Medium pressure gas line struck and leaking. HazMat on scene. Please avoid area. 12:50 pm
— Oklahoma City Fire (@OKCFD) December 14, 2017

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Evacuations are underway due to a gas leak in NW Oklahoma City, Thursday afternoon.

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