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id: 5686cb4a04
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-14 17:06 CST
updated: 2026-11-14 17:38 CST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Gas leak prompts evacuations in Baytown

The City of Baytown said a gas leak at Garth Road and West Cedar Bayou-Lynchburg Road prompted evacuations. Police said a construction crew struck a gas line.

Section: [Public Safety](/houston/section/safety.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [ABC13 Houston (KTRK)](https://abc13.com/post/major-gas-leak-busy-intersection-baytown-prompts-evacuation-fire-department-response-officials-say/20040427/), 2026-11-14 17:06 CST: Major gas leak in Baytown prompts evacuation and fire department response, Baytown officials say
- [FOX 26 Houston (KRIV)](https://www.fox26houston.com/news/baytown-texas-gas-garth-lynchburg), 2026-11-14 17:38 CST: Baytown gas leak prompts evacuations, road closure

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