Kansas Gas Service will continue an investigation into a reported gas leak at Emporia’s Sacred Heart School.
Emporia Fire was called out just after 8 am, with Kansas Gas called out soon afterward. Emporia Fire Battalion Chief Ryan Conley tells KVOE News the strongest smell was in the kitchen, although the presence of gas hasn’t been confirmed yet.
Sacred Heart School was evacuated as a precaution. No other buildings on the campus, including the church, needed evacuation. No injuries have been reported.
8:10 am Thursday: Potential gas leak reported at Emporia’s Sacred Heart School
Emporia Fire is assessing the situation after a reported gas leak at Sacred Heart School.
The incident was reported just after 8 am. An evacuation status is pending. All other details have yet to be confirmed.
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