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Waco Fire Department responding to hazmat situation, natural gas leak

Waco Fire Department
Posted at 8:57 PM, Aug 30, 2021
and last updated 2021-08-30 22:53:24-04

The Waco Fire Department is on the scene of a natural gas leak, crews are responding to assist Atmos Energy.

Waco fire units and a hazmat team are currently at South 24th Street and Dutton Ave. responding to the situation. The fire department has been on the scene since about 8:50 p.m., machines are stationed and are monitoring as crews work to determine where the leak is coming from.

According to the fire department, responders are investigating two lines, greater than 2 inches, and are not sure which line is the cause of the leak at this time.

This story is developing and will be updated with more information.