PUYALLUP, Wash. — Construction crews hit a natural gas line in downtown Puyallup early Tuesday, closing several city blocks.
Central Pierce Fire said the line was ruptured around 2 am.
Officials closed about a block in every direction near the intersection of Pioneer and Meridian. People who live in the area are sheltering in place, though it’s not a heavily populated area.
Puget Sound Energy turned off the gas and power to the area.
At 7 a.m., Puyallup police said, “this is expected to be a lengthy emergency response for the gas leak.”
As of 8:20 a.m., Central Pierce Fire said they expected the closure to last 4 to 6 more hours.
Officers are reminding people to stay out of the area while crews are working.
Puyallup Police tweeted around 3:45 p.m. that people were allowed to return to the area.
Here is the map showing the current evacuation area and the shelter in place area. If you are in the RED zone you need to evacuate. If you are in the YELLOW zone you need to shelter in place in your home or building. Also, if you have questions please call 253.864.4170 pic.twitter.com/8ZcA2T68RK
— Puyallup Police (@PuyallupPD) June 30, 2020
There is still an odor of natural gas in the air in some locations in downtown as the gas leak has not yet been stopped. This underscores the importance of staying out of the area so crews can do their work. pic.twitter.com/AqE12sfTfH
— Puyallup Police (@PuyallupPD) June 30, 2020
For citizens who may have questions about the gas leak in downtown Puyallup you can call the Puyallup Emergency Management Department at 253 864 4170. This is for questions only and not to report an emergency. pic.twitter.com/GGGMj0XnIS
— Puyallup Police (@PuyallupPD) June 30, 2020
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