An investigation into reports of a gas odor throughout Naples City, Vernal City, and surrounding areas of Uintah County has concluded with no public safety risk identified, according to a press release from the Naples City Police Department and Uintah Fire District.
On October 28, 2026, at approximately 11:50 a.m., the Vernal Dispatch Center began receiving multiple reports regarding a gas odor. The Naples City Police Department, Uintah Fire District, Vernal City Police Department, and Uintah County Sheriff’s Office worked together to locate the source of the odor.
The source was identified within Naples City. A business involved in the incident determined the cause and took corrective action to resolve the issue. Officials stated the issue has been corrected and there is no ongoing risk to the public.
The Naples City Police Department and Uintah Fire District expressed appreciation for the community's vigilance and for those who contacted Dispatch to report the concerns. They also credited the Vernal City Police Department and Uintah County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance in the investigation.
