Gas main repaired, power restored
May. 04, 2021 at 6:00 am
The methane and natural gases threatening homes, streets and businesses in northeast Santa Monica subsided this weekend, and residents are now allowed to return to their homes.
SoCalGas first received reports that a subcontractor had damaged one of the city’s largest natural gas mains near the intersection of Stanford Street and Lipton Avenue around noon Thursday. The foul smell of flammable gases prompted a large response of state and local officials, some of whom said they had worked through the night to prevent the situation from worsening.
On Friday, the smell and sounds of natural gas pouring into the neighborhood prompted the evacuation of residents, but those left behind were stuck in the dark, without power, searching for information.
Santa Monica Locals Left Without Power, Evacuated After Gas Leak - Santa Monica, CA - Santa Monica residents were evacuated and without power following a gas leak. Power was expected to be restored by Saturday and Sunday.
Broken gas main leaves residents in the dark for days
May. 01, 2021 at 6:00 am
The smell and sound of natural gas rushing from one of the city’s largest mains prompted the evacuation of residents in the city’s northeast corner Friday morning, but those left behind have been stuck in the dark, without power, searching for information.
The situation started around noon Thursday when a private contractor attempting to install fiber optic lines on Stanford Street near Washington Avenue and Wilshire Boulevard struck a 16” gas main, which prompted a large response of state and local officials, some of whom said they have been working since 3 p.m. Thursday.