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January 22, 2024 | From New Orleans Fire Department

Evacuation in the Block of Mirabeau and Baccich: Ruptured Gas Line

On Monday, January 22, 2024, at 10:24 a.m. The New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) responded to a high-pressure gas leak at the corner of Mirabeau and Baccich Street.  Street crews ruptured a gas line while doing street repairs.  Precautionary evacuation of a one block radius of the leak was issued by the NOFD Hazardous Materials Unit.  Approximately 17 residents were evacuated.  Entergy Gas stopped the leak at approximately 11:41 a.m., and the residents were allowed to return to their homes.

 

Ten NOFD units, supported by twenty-one Fire Operations personnel were used to bring this incident under control.  There were no reported injuries.

 

911 Call Received:    

1st Alarm: 10:24 a.m.                                                            

Under Control: 11:41 a.m.  

NOFD Personnel: 21

NOFD Units: 10                    

Cause: Street crews rupture