Longview gas leak contained, residents allowed back in homes - WFXG FOX54 Augusta - Your News One Hour Earlier

BREAKING NEWS

Longview gas leak contained, residents allowed back in homes

Posted: Updated:
LONGVIEW, TX (KLTV) -

A major gas leak forced the brief closure of roads and evacuations of homes in Longview on Thursday morning.

The gas leak was in the 100 block of Delmar Street.

Crews evacuated the area of the 100 block of Delmar Street, Dawn Street, Delano Street, and Crystal Street.

Officials say an above ground gas tank was the source of the leak, and the Longview Fire Department responded to the scene, while the gas company tended to the issue.

Copyright 2012 KLTV. All rights reserved.

  • Local News

  • Sunday, May 19 2013 11:31 PM EDT2013-05-20 03:31:42 GMT
    Relatives and dozens of Beech Island community members gathered today in front of Island Cuts Barbershop to remember Zann Worrell. "I was totally surprised and very happy that everybody came out because
    Dozens of Beech Island residents gathered tonight to remember Zann Worrell, who was fatally shot in his barbershop on Saturday afternoon.

  • Sunday, May 19 2013 6:18 PM EDT2013-05-19 22:18:38 GMT
    Aiken County deputies say they searched with New Ellenton police officers for two armed men who shot dogs on Sizemore Avenue on Saturday night. Aiken County deputies say they started searching for the suspects
    UPDATE: Neighbors are shocked after two suspects shot three dogs in a New Ellenton neighborhood Saturday night.

  • Sunday, May 19 2013 4:20 PM EDT2013-05-19 20:20:12 GMT
    One person has been transported to the hospital after being shot at Axis Barbershop in Beech Island. Aiken County dispatch said it happened around 2:30 p.m. Saturday. There are at least two suspects,
    Aiken County Coroner's office has confirmed that 32 year old Zann Worrell Jr. of North Augusta died at GRU Medical Center on May 18, 2013 at 3:37 p.m
    •