A gas leak Friday night prompted hundreds of residents to evacuate from the Alexan Riveredge Apartments on Turtle Creek Boulevard. The residents had to find hotels or worked with the Red Cross to find somewhere to stay overnight. Atmos said natural gas service to the apartment complex was tu rned off. Those evacuations were done as a precaution. Atmos Energy personnel remained at the scene to make those necessary repairs. Atmos said the lines have been capped and the leak has been stopped. They will now perform two hours of air monitoring. This process will determine if power can be turned on, allowing residents to return to their apartments. Dallas Fire Rescue units will remain on scene to support the repairs. Atmos said “the safety of the public, our employees , and our system is our highest priority. We appreciate the City of Dallas and Dallas Fire Rescue for their support.” Smell gas, act fast! If you suspect a natural gas leak, leave the area immediately!  From a safe distance call 911 and Atmos Energy’s 24-hour toll-free emergency number at 866.322.8667. To learn more about natural gas leak detection, click here. ...read more read less