Gretna Police, first responders on scene of gas leak

Gretna Police, first responders on scene of gas leak

Police say some were evacuated near Belle Chasse Highway.

First responders on scene of Gretna gas leak

GRETNA, La. (WGNO) — A portion of Gretna, around Belle Chase Highway and 25th Street, was evacuated due to a gas leak on Thursday, Jan. 30. According to the Gretna Police Department, the first call came in at 4:07 p.m. with first responders on scene by 4:10 p.m. Chalmette man arrested in child sex crimes investigation Gretna police officers as well as firefighters responded to the scene, and quickly shut down a portion of Belle Chase Highw…

Belle Chasse Highway reopens after gas leak forces evacuations in Gretna

GRETNA, La. (WVUE) – Belle Chasse Highway has reopened after a gas leak forced evacuations and road closures Thursday evening (Jan. 30), according to officials. The leak, which was reported along Belle Chasse Highway near Lafayette Street, prompted emergency crews to shut down southbound lanes heading toward Belle Chasse. Traffic was diverted onto Lafayette Street, with drivers able to re-enter the highway from Gretna Boulevard. Gretna Police an…