Two blocks of crystal falls parkway have been closed in leander after police said there was a “significant gas leak” in the area. The san antonio fire department says a chemical release on the city's far south side on wednesday morning was not a danger to residents Safd said in a statement that a strong smell in the area was a result of the release of mercaptan, a chemical used to give natural gas its distinctive odor. San antonio (ktsa news) — the san antonio fire department is confirming the significant release of a chemical called mercaptan, which gives natural gas its distinctive odor Mercaptan smells like gas, but safd is stressing the release is not harmful to the public. Company cleaning gas lines causes 'bad odor' in san antonio area the smell is due to mercaptan, which is known for its strong, unpleasant odor, often described as resembling rotten eggs or cabbage.
Engine 25 rushes to a reported gas leak near leonard and packard streets in san antonio, triggering an urgent emergency response to prevent potential hazards.
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