Possible gas leak in neighborhood prompts brief Fremont Elementary evacuation
UPDATE 9:12AM: Surrounding areas near Fremont where there were reports of a strong gas odor have been given the "all clear," according to a Carson City Fire Department battalion chief. The unidentified odor was neither propane or natural gas.
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UPDATE 8:31AM: Southwest Gas has given the "all clear" at Fremont Elementary where there was a report of a possible gas leak. No leaks were found. Students who were bused to Carson Middle School will be returning to Fremont, said Dan Davis, spokesman for Carson City School District.
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More than 20 reports of possible gas leaks have been made Tuesday morning around Carson City, including a strong odor at Fremont Elementary School where there has been an evacuation of students.
A smell of gas at the school prompted the evacuation, according to dispatch. In the event of possible gas leaks, it is standard procedure to evacuate. Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies are at the scene.
Any walkers or students being dropped off will be bused to Carson Middle School gym. As soon as the leaks are repaired and there is an "all clear call" the students will be bused back, said Dan Davis, Carson City School District spokesman.
First responders believe the gas smell at the school is coming from reports of a possible gas leak in the neighborhood. Southwest Gas reports 22 calls of gas leaks in the area.
Carson City Fire Department has asked Southwest Gas to make the leak check a priority since it is affecting the school. Southwest Gas reportedly will be on scene at around 8:30 a.m.
Traffic along Saliman was beginning to back up as of 8:15 a.m. and traffic control measures have been put into place.
Meanwhile, Carson City emergency crews were called at 8:20 a.m. to the area of Winnie and Carson Street for a vehicle accident.
Roadways around Carson City remain icy in spots, and motorists are advised to take it slow.
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