Crime & Safety
Gas Leak Prompts Evacuations In La Crescenta
A line was broken during construction, affecting about 150 homes.
LA CRESCENTA, CA – A construction crew ruptured a gas line in La Crescenta Monday, prompting the mandatory evacuations of about 150 homes as crews worked to stop the leak and repair the line.
The leak was reported about 1:35 p.m. in the 5000 block of La Crescenta Avenue, north of the Foothill (210) Freeway, authorities said.
Two blocks to the north and south and a block to the east and west of the location were evacuated, with about 150 homes affected, according to officials at the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Crescenta Valley Station.
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Southern California Gas Co. personnel called to the scene estimated it would take two to four hours to make repairs.
**UPDATE!** EVACUATIONS have been lifted for the 5000 blk of La Crescenta Av, La Crescenta! Residents are able to return to their homes. https://t.co/uJMNBV0o5f
— LA County Sheriff's (@LASDHQ) June 25, 2018
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