LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Crews are working to fix a gas leak that forced hundreds of people out of their offices Tuesday.
Several buildings in downtown Louisville, including Metro Hall, were evacuated Tuesday morning as firefighters investigated a gas leak in the area. Crews from several agencies swiftly responded, and the danger had passed by 2 p.m., according to a post from Louisville Metro Emergency Services.Â
LG&E said its crews could be working to repair the gas line for several days after they had to dig up part of 5th Street. Nearly two dozen customers in the area were still without natural gas service Wednesday evening.Â
People are encouraged to be careful driving in the area.Â
Anyone who thinks they smell a natural gas odor in any part of the city is urged to call 911 to report it. Louisville Fire Assistant Bobby Cooper said in a media briefing Tuesday afternoon that tests showed LEL levels (lower explosive limit) were above 10%, indicating the possibility of an explosion.
No injuries were reported on Tuesday, but Cooper said a bystander was treated for an asthma attack near 6th and Jefferson streets, but he wasn't sure that was related to the leak.Â
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