Update: Natural Gas Leak in Alameda Capped

Update:

A gas leak reported in Alameda this morning was caused by a construction crew that struck a 1.25-inch natural gas line, a PG&E spokeswoman said.

The leak was reported at 11:28 a.m. in the 1800 block of Alameda Avenue and PG&E crews arrived on scene 14 minutes later, PG&E spokeswoman Tamar Sarkissian said.

Crews were able to stop the flow of gas by 1:23 p.m. and hope to complete repairs to the line later this afternoon, Sarkissian said. No injuries were reported and the leak did not prompt any evacuations, she said.

Sarkissian said the leak was caused by a dig-in from a construction crew unassociated with PG&E. She said the incident serves as a reminder for people to call 811 to have gas lines marked before any digging project.

Earlier:
A natural gas leak reported in Alameda this afternoon has been capped, fire officials said. PG&E crews responded and secured the leak, fire officials said shortly before 1:30 p.m.

Earlier:
A natural gas leak has been reported in Alameda this afternoon, fire officials said.

The Alameda Fire Department issued an advisory shortly after 12:30 p.m. about the gas leak in the 1800 block of Alameda Avenue.

PG&E crews have responded and are working to cap the leak, fire officials said. No other information was immediately available.

--Bay City News