Major gas leak, water main break shuts down intersection in SF's Duboce Triangle, prompts evacuations

SAN FRANCISCO -- A gas leak and water main break in San Francisco has led to some evacuations and rerouted Muni service Wednesday morning in the city's Duboce Triangle neighborhood.

A 16-inch water main broke near the intersection of Duboce Avenue and Castro Street at about 6:35 a.m., which is believed to have caused the leak in the gas line, according to the San Francisco Fire Department. 

Residents and businesses in a one-block radius of the intersection were evacuated following the leak, while emergency crews from PG&E began repairs on the gas line after shutting off the gas.

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission crews were at the scene making assessments and repairs. 

No injuries or property damage were reported, and less than 100 people were impacted as of mid-morning Wednesday, fire officials said.

The nearby California Pacific Medical Center Davies campus remained open and was not expected to be evacuated, fire department spokesman Jonathan Baxter said.

Muni buses were being rerouted away from the scene. Drivers were asked to use other routes or prepare for traffic in the area. Parking was also impacted in the area.

For alerts, the fire department recommended that people text their ZIP code to 888-777. Residents who are experiencing gas outages in the area can call PG&E at (800) 743-5000.  

There was no immediate word on what caused the water main rupture.