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A gas leak in Santa Monica prompted road closures and evacuations Thursday. (Shutterstock)
SANTA MONICA, CA A gas leak prompted road closures and evacuations in Santa Monica Thursday, fire officials said. A 16 underground gas main was ruptured during excavation causing natural gas leak, according to the Santa Monica Fire Department. Firefighters and SMFD hazmat team is monitoring area. Firefighters evacuated 65 households. No report of injuries or damage to homes.
SoCalGas was at the site working to repair and restore gas service.
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The gas leak was reported about 11:40 a.m. near Stanford Street and Lipton Avenue, officials said.
No injuries were reported and there was no damage to any structures.