Gas Line Break Prompts Shelter-In-Place In Richmond District

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SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) -- A gas line break has prompted a shelter-in-place order in San Francisco's Lake Street neighborhood Thursday morning, fire officials said.

The fire department posted on Twitter at 11:42 a.m. about a gas line struck in the area of Lake Street and 23rd Avenue.

Shelter in place in the area of 23rd and Lake due to a gas main break. Stay inside and close windows to minimize exposure to gas. 1151 Hrs pic.twitter.com/T2kGO71b5P
— SAN FRANCISCO FIRE DEPARTMENT MEDIA (@SFFDPIO) June 22, 2017

The shelter-in-place order is in effect for a block in all directions from that intersection, fire officials said.

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