Multiple U.S. Gas Leaks Prompt Evacuations

Multiple gas leaks prompted evacuations across several U.S. communities this week. In Taylorsville, Utah, a construction crew struck a gas line near 4315 South 2700 West, forcing evacuation of a DMV building while Enbridge crews measured readings and worked to repair the leak. In Wilmington, crews evacuated a Harris Teeter store after a reported gas leak. In southwest Atlanta, a reported leak on the 800 block of Welch Street SW (near 860 Welch St.) led Atlanta Fire Rescue and Atlanta Gas Light to evacuate nearby homes and Kindezi at Gideons Elementary; students and staff were moved to a nearby church parking lot and no injuries were reported. Local utility and emergency crews were on scene in each incident, monitoring air readings and working to shut off sources as the situations remained under active response.