CHARLOTTE FIRE INCIDENT UPDATE Charlotte Fire has cleared the scene of the natural gas leak in the 10200 block of University City Boulevard. Piedmont Natural Gas will continue repair operations at the location. Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area and use alternate routes. Additional information regarding road closures and traffic conditions will be provided by the appropriate transportation authorities.

CHARLOTTE FIRE INCIDENT ALERT Charlotte Fire is on scene of an active natural gas leak in the 10200 block of University City Boulevard following damage to an underground gas line. Piedmont Natural Gas is on scene evaluating the situation and determining the depth and size of the damaged line before repairs can begin. TRAFFIC ALERT: Inbound (southbound) University City Boulevard is currently closed between Interstate 485 and Pavilion Boulevard. Motorists are asked to avoid the area and seek alternate routes. Residents and businesses nearby may notice the odor of natural gas. Charlotte Fire is monitoring the situation as a precautionary measure. If you experience an immediate emergency or believe there is an unsafe condition, call 911.

CHARLOTTE FIRE INCIDENT UPDATE Repairs to the damaged natural gas line at South Tryon Street and West Bland Street have been completed. Charlotte Fire has been informed that the intersection is expected to reopen to vehicular traffic around noon today. We appreciate the public’s patience as crews worked to address the situation.

CHARLOTTE FIRE INCIDENT UPDATE Charlotte Fire remains on scene this morning at South Tryon Street and West Bland Street following yesterday’s natural gas line incident. Residents and businesses within approximately a quarter-mile radius of the incident location may continue to notice the odor of natural gas. Charlotte Fire remains on scene as a precautionary measure while Piedmont Natural Gas addresses the situation. We are aware of the ongoing odor in the surrounding area. Residents do not need to call 911 solely to report the odor associated with this known incident. However, if you experience an immediate emergency or believe there is an unsafe condition, please call 911. For additional information regarding the gas line incident, please refer to @PiedmontNG

CHARLOTTE FIRE INCIDENT ALERT Charlotte Fire is on scene at the intersection of S Tryon Street and W Bland Street following damage to a natural gas line. Firefighters are monitoring the situation as a precautionary measure, and Piedmont Natural Gas has been notified and is en route. Residents and businesses in the surrounding area may notice the smell of natural gas. Charlotte Fire is aware of the situation, and our 911 communications center is receiving a high volume of calls related to this incident. We ask that residents avoid calling 911 solely to report the odor associated with this known incident. If you believe there is an immediate emergency or an unsafe condition, please call 911. @PiedmontNG will handle the gas line repairs and provide any additional information regarding the situation.