Gas Leak Prompts Evacuations Along Midtown Sacramento Block
SACRAMENTO (CBS13) - A gas leak caused when a private construction crew ruptured a line has part of a Midtown Sacramento block evacuated.
The scene is near 21st and N streets.
#Sacramentofire is on scene 21st/N Street with @PGE4Me for a broken gas line. PG&E is on scene to contain and fix the leak. 1 Block radius has been evacuated precautionary and Sac Fire crews are to remain on scene. No injuries have been reported. pic.twitter.com/RqkklTj4lh
— Sacramento Fire Department (@SacFirePIO) October 31, 2018
Sacramento Fire says PG&E crews are at the scene trying to contain and fix the leak. A one-block radius around the leak has been evacuated as a precaution.
N Street from 20th to 22nd streets is closed and 21st from O Street to Capitol Avenue is also closed.
Crews expect the area to closed for several hours.
No injuries have been reported, Sacramento Fire says.