Gas-like odor reported throughout San Antonio due to ‘significant release’ of mercaptan, SAFD says; no threat to public

Here's why there's a 'strong' and 'horrible' smell in San Antonio right now

Officials said it smells like gas at this time.

Gas-like odor reported throughout San Antonio due to ‘significant release’ of mercaptan, SAFD says; no threat to public

A “significant release” of mercaptan occurred on San Antonio’s south side on Wednesday morning, prompting several 911 calls from people believing it was a natural gas leak.The San Antonio Fire Department said mercaptan is a chemical used to give natural gas its distinctive odor, since natural gas is odorless.“While it smells like gas, it is not harmful on its own,” SAFD said in a news release.The release occurred earlier Wednesday morning.Howeve…

San Antonio Fire Department to public: Don't worry, you're not smelling a natural gas leak

A statement from the fire department said a strong smell on the South Side is a result of the release of mercaptan, a chemical used to give natural gas its distinctive odor.