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.