Update: some residents in the surrounding blocks have been evacuated by the Coffeyville Fire Department. As of 7 p.m., several streets around the intersection remain blocked.

Original story:

Emergency crews and representatives from Atmos Energy are working to fix a gas leak in Coffeyville.

The 1400 Block of 8th near Buckeye is currently closed while crews work to find the source of a major gas leak in the area.  The leak was reported just after 5:20 this afternoon.

Please avoid the area until further notice.  KGGF Text Alert subscribers got this information first. Sign up for text alerts HERE.