Gas leak triggers evacuations in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO - Emergency crews were on the scene of a gas leak in San Francisco Monday morning.

PG&E crews responded to a gas leak in San Francisco's Bernal Heights neighborhood on March 1, 2021.

The leak was reported around 9:50 a.m. at Richland Avenue near San Jose Avenue in the city’s Bernal Heights neighborhood. PG&E officials said a third party construction crew working in the area struck a one-inch gas line.

The fire department issued evacuation orders, as a precaution. People were advised to avoid the area. 

"PG&E crews were immediately dispatched to the scene and worked with first responders to make the area safe," the utility said. 

At about 11:20 a.m., PG&E said its crews safely shut off gas to the damaged line. And fire officials said that people were being allowed to return to their homes. 

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Video posted on the Citizen App showed police activity a short distance away at Mission Street and Richland Avenue. A San Francisco police patrol vehicle was stationed in the area, and Richland Avenue was closed to traffic. 

PG&E officials said crews would remain on scene to complete the necessary repairs.

There were no reports of injuries.