After receiving several reports of a strong natural gas smell on the south side, the san antonio fire department says there is no danger to residents Here's what the department says happened Call county wide service for safe, reliable gas leak detection and repair in san antonio, tx The san antonio fire department says a chemical release on the city's far south side on wednesday morning was not a danger to residents Safd said in a statement that a strong smell in the area was a result of the release of mercaptan, a chemical used to give natural gas its distinctive odor While it smells like gas, it is not harmful on its own.
San antonio fire department officials want to remind residents that if you notice a gas leak in your home, open the windows and use a fan on the outside to blow fresh air into the home.
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