A gas leak in Desert Passage led Maricopa emergency services to evacuate four homes as a precautionary measure, according to a city spokesperson. 

Maricopa police, fire and medical units responded to a gas leak near the intersection of Lococo and Alma Streets around 2 p.m.  

At about 4 p.m., InMaricopa staff could smell the leak from police barricades at the intersection. 

Monica Williams, spokesperson for the city’s emergency departments, said the leak was contained by Southwest gas at about the same time. 

Lococo Street is blocked between Alma Street and Davis Drive. As a detour, take Davis Drive to Smith Circle. 

Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter
Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter
Brian became part of the InMaricopa team in October 2020, starting as a multimedia intern with a focus on various multimedia tasks. His responsibilities included file organization and capturing photos of events and incidents. After graduating from Maricopa High School in the class of 2021, his internship seamlessly transitioned into a full-fledged job. Initially serving as a dedicated photographer, Brian's role evolved in October 2021 when he took on a new beat as a writer. He is currently pursuing his studies at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Brian's primary focus lies in covering public safety-related stories. In his free time, Brian finds joy in spending quality time with his family and embarking on adventures to explore the landscapes around him.
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