A civil authority has issued A LOCAL AREA EMERGENCY for the following counties/areas: Jefferson, AL; at 4:05 PM on JUL 27, 2026 Effective until 4:20 PM. Message from IPAWSWEA.

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Jefferson County Emergency Management Agency: A Gas leak has occurred on 23rd Street South between 1st Avenue South and 5th Avenue South Birmingham, Alabama . EVACUATE and AVOID the area until further notice. FOLLOW instructions from on scene first responders. More Information to come from Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service.

EMA: Gas Leak impacting 23rd St. South between 1st Ave S and 5th Ave S. EVACUATE the Area.