Mysterious odor in Meyerland area not related to natural gas, CenterPoint says

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UPDATE: CenterPoint Energy officials said the mysterious odor wafting throughout the Meyerland area Thursday was not related to natural gas.

Earlier today, Houston Fire Department hazmat crews and Bellaire authorities had been trying to locate the source of an odor initially believed to be a gas leak. They received multiple calls around 10 a.m. and worked with the city of Bellaire and CenterPoint, authorities said in a tweet.

It's unclear where the odor, which was first reported at 9:51 a.m. near Meyerland Plaza, was coming from. The Houston Fire Department has not responded to calls and messages for comment, and CenterPoint said its investigators had not determined the source as of early Thursday afternoon.

"Safety is our top priority and we will continue to respond to customer calls and collaborate with local law enforcement," the company said in a tweet.

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