Overview
- Arlington Fire Department received citywide odor reports around 8:30 a.m. and coordinated with utility partners to investigate.
- Atmos Energy and city officials attributed the smell to an over-pressurization and controlled release of mercaptan at an Energy Transfer facility in south Arlington.
- Energy Transfer said the release occurred during routine maintenance and reported no operational issues.
- Authorities reported no natural gas leak and no hazardous conditions, noting southerly winds helped carry the odor across the city.
- Arlington ISD initially kept students indoors and adjusted air intake systems, then cleared campuses to resume normal outdoor activities later in the day.