The Reno Justice Court on South Sierra Street was temporarily evacuated due to a suspected gas leak early Tuesday morning. 

Washoe County District Court is operating as usual at this time.

At approximately 7 a.m., NV Energy crews received a call to inspect a suspicious odor at the Reno Justice Court on South Sierra Street.

Upon investigation inside the buildings and the surrounding outside areas, no gas leaks were detected. 

The company reminds customers suspecting a natural gas leak to evacuate the area immediately and call 911 and NV Energy at (775) 834-4100.

Also, NV Energy reminds customers to follow these safety tips:

  • Do not use a phone of any kind or any electronic device at the site that operates on batteries.
  • Do not light matches, candles or smoking materials.
  • Do not turn on or off any electrical switch or appliance.
  • Do not start a vehicle in a garage or near a gas leak, or operate a garage door opener near a gas leak