TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – Deputies and fire crews responded to a hazmat situation near East Irvington Road and South Palo Verde Road in Pima County on Thursday, July 2.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department said it responded to a propane leak around 3:30 p.m. By 4:40 p.m., crews had stopped the leak.
COMMUNITY ALERT: GAS LEAKDeputies & fire crews are responding to a natural gas leak in the 3500 block of E Irvington Rd. Intersection of E Irvington Rd & S Palo Verde Rd is CLOSED. Chevron gas station has been evacuated. No public access to businesses/hotels on NE corner. pic.twitter.com/YKv8nFDRZM
— Pima County Sheriff’s Department (@PimaSheriff) July 2, 2026
The PCSD said the intersection was closed, and several businesses were evacuated. By 5 p.m., the roadway was back open, and the people were allowed to go back into the businesses…