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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.
By City News Service
Apr 30, 2021
SANTA MONICA (CNS) - A gas main was ruptured during an excavation today in Santa Monica, prompting road closures and the evacuation of about 65 homes.
Santa Monica Fire Department personnel responded to the gas leak about 11:40 a.m. in the area of 1101 Stanford Street near Lipton Avenue, and a Southern California Gas Co. crew was sent to make repairs.
The damage was caused by a third party contractor working in the area, according to a SoCalGas statement. The utility advised residents and businesses in the area that there may be a natural gas odor in the area as crews work to fix the break.