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Gatesville neighborhood evacuated due to gas line cut
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Matt McGovern , as published by FOX 44 News (KWKT)
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further details about the situation are available from the Gatesville Fire Department and other local sources, including FOX 44 News. The affected area is on Baldridge Drive, specifically between N Levita Road and Avenue C.
A neighborhood in Gatesville, Texas, has been evacuated due to a gas line being cut. The affected area is on Baldridge Drive, specifically between N Levita Road and Avenue C.
The evacuation was prompted by a contractor cutting a natural gas line, according to the Gatesville Fire Department. As a result, the area is currently closed.
Further details about the situation are available from the Gatesville Fire Department and other local sources, including FOX 44 News.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 44 News (KWKT) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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