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Gas Leak In Cupertino Prompts Evacuation Of Office Buildings

CUPERTINO (BCN) – A major thoroughfare in Cupertino is closed late Thursday afternoon due to a gas leak, according to the Santa Clara County Fire Department.

The gas leak is on De Anza Boulevard, a fire department spokesperson said. The southbound lanes of De Anza Boulevard are closed between Mariani Avenue and Stevens Creek Boulevard.

Four office buildings have been evacuated.

The Santa Clara County Fire Department posted an update on Twitter at 6:50 p.m., saying the line had been clamped by PG&E crews. Fire units were still on the scene, but officials expected De Anza to reopen by 7:30 p.m.

 

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