Contractor strikes gas line in Fort Worth, businesses evacuated

Who's involved

• Fort Worth Fire Departmentresponded to gas leak and evacuated businesses
• Atmos Energynatural gas utility, dispatched crews to make repairs
• Action Behavior Centerbusiness evacuated
• Fort Worth Policeclosed westbound Basswood Boulevard
• Craig TrojacekFort Worth Fire Department official

The facts

• Gas line was struck by contractors at 2700 Basswood Boulevard.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources
• Fort Worth Fire Department crews were called around 1:30 p.m.¹
• Two buildings were evacuated by emergency personnel as a precaution.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources
• Fort Worth Fire detected no gas inside nearby businesses, but gas smell was present outdoors.²
• 17 children and 35 adults were safely evacuated from Action Behavior Center; all children were picked up by parents.²
• Several people were treated at the scene, but no one was transported to hospital.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources
• Westbound Basswood Boulevard near I-35 toward Horseman was closed by Fort Worth Police.²
• Atmos Energy crews were dispatched and remained on scene to make necessary repairs.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

• Craig Trojacek, Fort Worth Fire Department Wind pushed gas north from the south, causing businesses on north side to report symptoms.¹