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Evacuations issued after gas
leak in Greenback near Highway 95
GREENBACK, Tenn. (WATE) — Officials evacuated a 1,000-foot radius around the 7400 block of Highway 95 after a natural gas leak, the Loudon County Sheriff’s Office shared.
LCSO deputies and
firefighters from the Greenback Volunteer Fire Department are
worked to evacuate the area.
Earlier in the morning, road closures were
implemented on Highway 95 at Tarwater Road and Highway 411. At
10:30 a.m., LCSO said those road closures had been lifted, but
emergency responders are still on site as utility crews work on
the necessary repairs.
“Emergency responders are worked diligently
to assess the situation and contain the leak,” LCSO posted.
“They urged everyone to stay clear of the affected area and
follow any instructions provided by law enforcement and
emergency personnel. Your safety is our top priority.”
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3/31/25