Tomball gas leak prompts shelter-in-place; nearby schools on 'secure mode'

TOMBALL, Texas - A "major gas leak" in Tomball has prompted a shelter-in-place for people near the area, including four nearby schools.

Tomball gas leak

(Photo credit: Tomball Professional Firefighters Association)

What we know:

Tomball firefighters are said to be on Shaw Road and Northpointe Boulevard for a "major gas leak."

CenterPoint Energy is also reporting to the scene.

Tomball Police said a main gas line was struck in the area, causing the leak.

Shelter-in-place

Why you should care:

Authorities are asking people near the leak to shelter in place until further notice.

Residents are being asked to go indoors, close all doors and windows, and turn off their air conditioning, if possible.

Tomball ISD confirms four nearby schools have been placed in secure mode, meaning their outside doors are locked and no one can leave or enter the building: 

• Tomball Memorial High School
• Wildwood Elementary School
• Canyon Pointe Elementary School
• Oakcrest Intermediate School

What we don't know:

There is no estimate on when the shelter-in-place will be lifted.