SEATTLE — A natural gas leak in Seattle’s South Lake Union on Saturday was secured, Seattle fire officials said.
Seattle Fire Department crews responded to the leak around 10 a.m. near Republican Street and Westlake Avenue.
They asked that people avoid the area while officials investigate.
The department later tweeted that it is a confirmed gas leak, and they are working with Puget Sound Energy to secure it.
Seattle fire officials later said the leak had been contained and people could return to the area.
Republican St & Westlake Ave N: evacuated area is from Mercer St south to Thomas St and 9th Ave N east to Fairview Ave N. We are working with @PSETalk to secure the gas leak. pic.twitter.com/xtCfuM9hLp
— Seattle Fire Dept. (@SeattleFire) May 1, 2021
Reported Natural Gas Leak blocking Westlake Ave N from Mercer St to Harrison St. Use alternate routes. pic.twitter.com/mWqk8aMTQ5
— SDOT Traffic (@SDOTtraffic) May 1, 2021
Crews are on scene investigating reports of a natural gas leak near Republican St & Westlake Ave N. Please avoid the area @SDOTtraffic
— Seattle Fire Dept. (@SeattleFire) May 1, 2021
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