Gas leak in Arlington prompts police warning to avoid area

Published July 23, 2026 3:34 PM CDT

A gas leak was reported in Arlington on Thursday afternoon.

What we know:

Police said the incident happened in a neighborhood near the corner of West Park Row Drive and South Bowen Road.

Video from SKY 4 showed construction crews and emergency vehicles in the area. Several streets appeared to be blocked to traffic.

What they're saying:

"Motorists and pedestrians are encouraged to avoid the area," Arlington police said in a post on X.

Atmos Energy said the response was expected to last at least three hours, according to police.

No injuries have been reported.

What we don't know:

The cause of the leak was not immediately released.

The Source: Information in this story came from the Arlington Police Department.

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