Crime & Safety
Redmond Courthouse Evacuated Due To Gas Odor
The courthouse was evacuated briefly Tuesday while crews searched for the source of a natural gas odor. Officials said it was a false alarm.
REDMOND, WA — The Redmond Courthouse was evacuated for close to an hour Tuesday morning as utility crews investigated reports of a natural gas smell in the building, officials said.
Redmond police announced evacuations at the King County District Court's East Division, located at 8601 160th Avenue Northeast, just a few minutes after 10 a.m. About an hour later, the Redmond Police Department announced there was no gas leak, and it appeared to be a false alarm. Normal operations resumed by 11 a.m.
**SAFETY ALERT** The King County courthouse at 8601 160th Ave NE has been evacuated while crews investigate a report of a smell of natural gas in the building. https://t.co/JUKrVXHfg7
— City of Redmond #MaskUpRedmond (@CityOfRedmond) October 27, 2020
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