San Francisco fire crews evacuate some Bret Harte residents due to reported gas leak
San Francisco firefighters said some Bret Harte neighborhood residents were evacuated due to a reported gas leak on Tuesday.
The fire department said crews and police were knocking on doors south of Paul Avenue, between Crane and Carr streets, to inform residents if they should temporarily relocate.
According to the fire department, a construction crew in the area ruptured a natural gas line.
LOCAL EVACUATION!
— SAN FRANCISCO FIRE DEPARTMENT MEDIA (@SFFDPIO) October 1, 2024
Residents south of Paul Ave between Crane st and Carr st are advised to follow local instructions if advised to evacuate or shelter in place.
SFFD and @SFPD are going door to door to advise which residents should relocate temporarily.
This is a precaution. pic.twitter.com/8Ueg0ZSM7x
The fire department said the evacuations were a precaution, and SF Muni buses were sent to the area to act as cooling centers for displaced residents.
— SAN FRANCISCO FIRE DEPARTMENT MEDIA (@SFFDPIO) October 2, 2024
The evacuation was lifted around 8:15 p.m.