Metropolitan Utilities District purging line leading to gas smell around Omaha; 4 OPS schools evacuated due to odor - KETV Omaha

Omaha Metropolitan Utilities District purging line leads to gas smell

If you're smelling gas in Omaha, you're not alone.The Metropolitan Utilities District said a planned natural gas purging at their facility near 117th and Fort streets led to the smell.The wind is blowing the gas south, and there was not a gas leak, according to authorities. MUD said there is not a threat, and the odor is harmless."The purging process was completed by mid-morning, however the natural gas odor may persist for several hours depending on wind or other environmental conditions," MUD said in a statement.There were four Omaha Public Schools buildings evacuated due to the odor at MUD's request Monday morning, according to the district. The four schools were Beveridge Middle School, Burke High School, Crestridge Elementary and Joslyn Elementary, the district said.KETV NewsWatch 7 observed students outside at the Burke High School football stadium.In a letter to families, Burke principal Darren Rasmussen said that MUD advised the school to evacuate.Students were able to return to their buildings after receiving the all-clear from MUD, according to the district.KETV NewsWatch 7 received calls from viewers in the area reporting a gas smell.Get the latest headlines from KETV NewsWatch 7

OMAHA, Neb. —

If you're smelling gas in Omaha, you're not alone.

According to authorities, the Metropolitan Utilities District is purging a gas line near 120th and Fort streets.

The wind is blowing the gas south, and there is no known gas leak at this time, according to authorities. MUD said there is not threat, and the odor is harmless.

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There were four Omaha Public Schools buildings evacuated due to the odor at MUD's request Monday morning, according to the district. The four schools were Beveridge Middle School, Burke High School, Crestridge Elementary and Joslyn Elementary, the district said.

KETV NewsWatch 7 observed students outside at the Burke High School football stadium.

In a letter to families, Burke principal Darren Rasmussen said that MUD advised the school to evacuate.

Students were able to return to their buildings after receiving the all-clear from MUD, according to the district.

KETV NewsWatch 7 received calls from viewers in the area reporting a gas smell.

Get the latest headlines from KETV NewsWatch 7