Natural gas leak prompts evacuations in Leon Valley

CPS Energy on scene near intersection of Evers, Poss roads

Courtesy: CPS Energy

LEON VALLEY, Texas – Several homes were evacuated and Raymond Rimkus Park was closed as a precaution following a natural gas leak Tuesday in Leon Valley.

A CPS Energy leak crew stopped the leak and is repairing the 2-inch line that was hit, CPS officials said in a tweet.

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About 15 homes were without gas service, CPS officials said.

The incident was reported at the intersection of Evers and Poss roads.

Evacuated residents were allowed back to their homes a couple of hours later.

Officials said a 4-inch gas line was also hit at the intersection of Westover Way and Westernhill. A leak crew is on the scene.


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