Angier Avenue back open after gas leak forces evacuations in Durham
The Durham Fire Department responded to a gas leak involving a propane tank Thursday afternoon.
Posted — UpdatedBefore 3 p.m., emergency crews, including the gas company, were on the scene at Angier Avenue near Pleasant Drive.
Sky 5 flew over the scene, capturing video of the evacuated area.
Residents within a quarter-mile radius of the leaking propane tank, from Cortes Street to Jones Circle, have been asked to leave, according to the Durham Fire Department.
The leak has also caused delays for buses operating near I-885 and Miami Boulevard.
"I really don’t know. It’s problematic. If I have to be out until 10," Patel said. "I don’t have anywhere else to go. I need to go get dinner, I need to get rest, it’s been a long day. And it’s also super hot today."
Angier Avenue, which was previously closed between Cortez Drive and Jones Circle, has now reopened.
North Carolina Central University issued a campus alert for students and staff saying:
"Due to suspicion of a gas leak, the Shepard Admin Bldg is currently being evacuated. Additional details will be provided when available."
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