Gas leak in Lubbock's South Overton neighborhood prompts evacuations on Wednesday

Mateo Rosiles, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Lubbock Fire and Rescue responded to a gas leak in the South Overton neighborhood in Lubbock on April 3, 2024, that promoted evacuations.
Lubbock Fire and Rescue responded to a gas leak in the South Overton neighborhood in Lubbock on April 3, 2024, that promoted evacuations.

A gas leak in the South Overton neighborhood has promoted evacuations as of Wednesday afternoon, with the city asking citizens to avoid the area.

According to Lubbock Fire Rescue, residents at the Mecca Apartments on Avenue R, CenterPoint Apartments on 16th Street, and a residence on 16th Street have been evacuated as of 4 p.m.

Atmos Energy crews responded to a gas leak in the South Overton neighborhood in Lubbock on April 3, 2024, that promoted evacuations.
Atmos Energy crews responded to a gas leak in the South Overton neighborhood in Lubbock on April 3, 2024, that promoted evacuations.

LFR advises citizens to avoid the following areas:

  • Avenue R from 15th Street to 17th Street.

  • Avenue S from 15th Street to 17th Street.

  • 16th Street from Avenue S to Avenue Q.

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This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: Gas leak in central Lubbock prompts evacuations Wednesday