SoCalGas Quickly Fixes Gas Leak In Manhattan Beach

MANHATTAN BEACH, CA – A leak in a natural gas main was found in the area of Sepulveda and Manhattan Beach boulevards in Manhattan Beach Wednesday, and crews from Southern California Gas Co. quickly repaired it, a spokesman for the utility said.

The leak was discovered by workers doing a routine leak survey, according to SoCalGas spokesman Chris Gilbride. Motorists were advised to avoid the intersection, but there was no threat to the public, Gilbride said.

The cause of the leak is being investigated.

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