Crime & Safety
Crews Respond To Gas Leak Near Novato Cemetery
Construction crews hit the gas line, causing the small leak, according to PG&E. (BREAKING)
NOVATO, CA – The Novato Fire Protection District responded to a natural gas leak Tuesday afternoon near a cemetery in Novato.
The ruptured 1-inch gas line was in the area of 650 Bugeia Lane, according to fire officials. That address is the location of the Valley Memorial Park cemetery and funeral home.
Construction crews hit the gas line, causing the small leak, according to PG&E spokeswoman Deanna Contreras.
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No evacuations were necessary, but fire officials advised the public to avoid the area while firefighters and PG&E crews worked at the scene.
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Bugeia gas leak incident closed. PG&E has clamped the line. Nice work!!!
— Novato Fire District (@NovatoFireDist) August 8, 2017
@PGE4Me crews working safely with @NovatoFireDist on Bugeia Ln. after a construction crew hit a gas line. Call 811 to mark lines B4 digging. pic.twitter.com/NBVrs58BKG
— Deanna Contreras (@PGE_Deanna) August 8, 2017
@PGE4Me working with @NovatoFireDist on Bugeia Ln. after a construction crew hit a gas line. Call 811 to get lines marked before digging! https://t.co/GeZILq3wFF
— Deanna Contreras (@PGE_Deanna) August 8, 2017
We're currently working with PGE at a small gas line break on Bugeia Lane. Please avoid this area. No evacuations are necessary.
— Novato Fire District (@NovatoFireDist) August 8, 2017
Gas leak is a 1 inch line on Bugeia. PG&E will be able to fix quickly. 2 engines and 1 truck will remain on-standby on scene.
— Novato Fire District (@NovatoFireDist) August 8, 2017
Fire crews on scene for a natural gas leak on Bugeia Lane. PG&E has been notified.
— Novato Fire District (@NovatoFireDist) August 8, 2017
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