Guest found storing gas cans in hotel room in Covington (Source: KPLC) By Mykal Vincent | May 13, 2021 at 11:54 AM CDT - Updated May 13 at 1:11 PM
COVINGTON, La. (WVUE) - St. Tammany Parish firefighters were called out to a hotel in Covington on Thurs., May 13 after a report of a smell of gas.
According to officials, an investigation discovered a guest was storing two gas cans in their hotel room.
“We urge everyone to practice safety when storing gasoline,” officials said in a Facebook post. “Please do not store gas inside. Gas must be stored in a well-ventilated area and in proper containers.”