Evacuations Underway in Greenup County, KY, Amid Gas Leak
Evacuations are underway in the Worthington area of Greenup County, Kentucky, due to a reported gas leak near Stewart Avenue and Pond Run Road. Multiple fire departments are responding to the hazmat situation, which is limited to a few neighborhoods,…
Charleston Huntington, WV, September 21, 2026 —
Residents in parts of the Worthington area of Greenup County, Kentucky, are being evacuated due to a reported gas leak. The incident is localized to a few neighborhoods near Stewart Avenue and Pond Run Road.
Multiple fire departments have responded to the scene to address the hazardous materials situation. Emergency personnel are working to contain the leak and ensure the safety of the community.
A shelter is being established for residents who have been displaced by the evacuations. Further details regarding the cause of the gas leak or the extent of its impact were not immediately available.
Authorities have not provided information on the specific number of residents affected or the timeline for when they may be able to return to their homes. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Nikki Merritt, WSAZ Staff on www.wsaz.com, see more information here.
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