Gas leak prompts evacuations near Dallas' West

Residents in parts of West Dallas are being evacuated due to a gas leak.

According to the NBC Dallas-Fort Worth, the leak was reported at a storage facility near the intersection of Fort Worth Avenue and Gulon Street.

The facility is owned by CenterPoint Energy, the same company that owns the pipeline that ruptured earlier this month in the nearby city of Denton.

Residents in a three-block radius are being asked to leave their homes until further notice.

CenterPoint Energy officials say they are working to contain the leak and minimize the impact on the surrounding area.

No injuries have been reported at this time.

"We are working to contain the leak and minimize the impact on the surrounding area. We understand that this is a concerning situation, and we want to ensure that everyone is safe." - CenterPoint Energy official

Residents are being directed to the Salvation Army Family Emergency Shelter in Dallas for assistance.

CenterPoint Energy officials have not yet released a statement on what caused the leak.

According to the NBC Dallas-Fort Worth, the facility is a storage facility for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).

The evacuation is expected to be in place for several hours.

Residents are advised to follow the instructions of local authorities and to stay away from the area until further notice.

No further information is available at this time.

Resident author's note: "The gas leak incident highlights the importance of prioritizing public safety and transparency in emergency response situations."

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth — 2025-11-26

Gas leak prompts evacuations near Dallas' West

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