Gas leak in Eudora forces evacuation

Leaking gas Friday forced the evacuation of several tenants in the C&S Market complex in the 1400 block of Church Street in Eudora.

Upon investigation, the Eudora City Fire Department and a representative from Atmos Energy found six gas leaks in different office buildings in the complex, including two at Gambino’s Pizza/Hero Deli where the original call was made.

The gas odor was noticed about 1:30 p.m.

Atmos Energy later confirmed the leak at Gambino’s. In addition, investigators found a leak on the restaurant’s hot water heater and four other leaking furnaces in the surrounding offices.