Atmos Energy crews respond to natural gas leak in Metairie

Atmos Energy crews are on the scene of a natural gas leak in Metairie, according to Atmos manager of public affairs Leah Oby. Oby said a third-party contractor was doing work "unrelated to Atmos Energy" near Airline Drive and Central Avenue and damaged a natural gas pipeline. Atmos technicians are on the scene making repairs and working with local fire and police to make the area safe. Anyone who smells natural gas in their home or around the neighborhood should leave the area immediately and call 911, as well as...