Road reopens after fire, gas leak in SW Atlanta
Repairs were finished Tuesday morning on a gas line that was struck by a construction crew in southwest Atlanta on Monday, causing a nearby barbecue restaurant to catch on fire, extended road closures and multiple buildings to be evacuated.
The leak was reported around 10 a.m. Monday at the intersection of Campbellton Road and Dodson Drive, Atlanta Fire Rescue said in a statement. Campbellton Road reopened around 7 a.m. Tuesday after Atlanta Gas Light crews fixed the leak.
Seven buildings nearby, including an apartment complex, were evacuated Monday at the direction of firefighters.
A restaurant at the intersection, Po Freddie’s BBQ, caught on fire around the same time, Channel 2 Action News reported. Firefighters at the scene confirmed to the news station that the fire was fueled by the gas leak.
Photos captured by NewsChopper 2 showed firefighters using multiple hoses to heavily douse the charred building. Video showed the building’s interior completely gutted by the fire.
Firefighters remained at the scene more than six hours after the gas leak was reported.
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About the Author
Henri Hollis is a reporter and restaurant critic for the Food & Dining team. Formerly a freelance writer and photographer with a focus on food and restaurants, he joined the AJC full-time in January 2021, first covering breaking news. He is a lifelong Atlantan and a graduate of Georgia Tech.
