Gas leak reported near Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital; Mission District streets closed
A gas leak was reported Tuesday morning near Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, according to the San Francisco Fire Department.
The department initially sent out an alert shortly before 10 a.m. about the gas leak in the area of 25th and Hampshire streets.
Natural gas leak at the intersection of 25th St. and Hampshire. SFFD and PG&E on scene. Please avoid the area and look for alternate route route. Muni is affected on 24th ST. #SFFD #YOURSFFD
— SAN FRANCISCO FIRE DEPARTMENT MEDIA (@SFFDPIO) October 15, 2024
UPDATE: Hampshire St. between 23rd to 25th are closed. Potrero St. between 23rd and… pic.twitter.com/C2GCLe5QLx
San Francisco Fire later confirmed that Hampshire St. and Potrero St. were closed between 23rd to 25th. SF Muni routes 33 and 48 are being redirected.
At around 12:15 p.m., fire officials confirmed that the natural gas leak was shut off. Residents in the area were allowed to return to their homes and businesses as PG&E continues to work on the incident.
While 24th St. was still closed between Potrero St. and York St., with closures ongoing on 23rd St. to 25th St. as well, pedestrians are being allowed to pass on the sidewalks.