Workers at a north Phoenix construction site were rushed out and a stretch of Mayo Boulevard was shut down Saturday after crews discovered a natural gas leak, prompting a multi-agency hazmat response and shelter-in-place orders for nearby businesses.
Hazmat teams from Phoenix and Scottsdale were called to the scene and spent hours working through the situation, according to authorities, while nearby businesses were told to stay put as crews checked the air and assessed the leak.
According to KTAR, the leak was reported at the Omni construction site, and traffic on Mayo Boulevard was shut down at 73rd Street while emergency crews managed the response. Workers were evacuated safely, and people were urged to avoid the area as it remained an active and evolving scene.
Crews and Utility Safety Guidance
Southwest Gas advises anyone who smells gas to leave the area immediately, call 911 and then its emergency hotline. The utility highlights common warning signs that could signal a leak, including a sulfur-like odor, hissing sounds, or dead or discolored vegetation near gas lines. Its safety page lays out specific steps residents and workers should take if they suspect a problem…