Gas leak prompts temporary evacuations in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood
A gas leak in the Outer Richmond neighborhood prompted a temporary evacuation late Saturday morning, the San Francisco Fire Department said.
The gas leak was first reported at the intersection of 47th Avenue and Balboa Street at around 11:24 a.m. The fire department said it was resolved sometime before 3:30 p.m.
Fire crews evacuated residents on 47th and 48th avenues from Balboa Cabrillo streets. San Francisco Fire said there were 15 people temporarily evacuated.
UPDATE
— SAN FRANCISCO FIRE DEPARTMENT MEDIA (@SFFDPIO) January 4, 2025
This is an active gas leak accidentally breached in the street at the intersection of 47th and Balboa
We currently have 47th Ave. and 48th Ave. from Balboa to Cabrillo Street evacuated. We have an estimated 15 subjects temporarily evacuated.
@SFMTA_Muni BUS is acting… https://t.co/FkhDiOyHOH pic.twitter.com/IIezSEBWEH
A San Francisco Muni bus, at 48th and Balboa, was being used as a temporary shelter.
According to SF Fire, the gas leak was caused by an accidental strike. No injuries have been reported.
A power outage impacting about 2,200 homes was expected to be resolved by the evening hours. Some homes were also expected to experience low or no water pressure due to repairs.