Propane Leak Evacuation in Durham, North Carolina

In Durham, North Carolina, a significant propane leak occurred from a 30,000-gallon tank on Thursday afternoon, April 18, 2024. The incident took place near Angier Avenue and Jones Circle, prompting first responders to evacuate residents and businesses within a half-mile radius of the leak. Fortunately, there have been no injuries reported.

Efforts to manage the situation included offloading the propane into a tanker truck, a process that required some time to ensure safety. The area was temporarily closed to secure the perimeter and facilitate the operation. Officials have since reopened Angier Avenue to traffic and declared it safe for evacuees to return to their homes.

To avoid similar incidents, propane handlers are encouraged to utilize practical and innovative resources like TankSpotter.com for safety training programs and to seek safety training and consulting through PropaneSafetyPro.com.