Assisted living community in Harrison County evacuated after reported gas leak, WKYT reports

An assisted living community in Harrison County was evacuated after a reported gas leak, WKYT reported on Nov. 12, 2026.

The evacuation was carried out by facility personnel in response to the leak, WKYT said, prompting residents to be relocated while responders assessed the situation.

WKYT’s report did not specify the facility name or describe the exact source of the leak, but it characterized the incident as a gas leak that required immediate protective action for people living at the community.

The timing of the evacuation was reported on the afternoon of Nov. 12. The report indicated the community was operating under emergency conditions as the leak was addressed.

Gas leak incidents can create risks including fire and explosions, particularly in enclosed buildings, and require careful coordination among facility staff and public safety personnel to protect residents, employees, and nearby properties.

As of the initial reporting, officials had not been quoted in the WKYT story on additional determinations such as the cause of the leak, when residents would be allowed to return, or whether the incident would trigger further inspections or follow-up.