Gas Leak Reported In Downey, Evacuations Lifted

DOWNEY, CA — Evacuations were lifted Friday morning following a natural gas leak in Downey Thursday, officials said. No injuries were reported.

The leak was reported about 10:30 a.m. near Rives Avenue and Stewart and Gray Road in Downey, officials said.

People are advised to avoid the area. The city of Downey alerted residents of the emergency.

A gas main break happened, according to the Downey Fire Department. Police are diverting traffic in the area and also evacuating people in the area. SoCalGas crews were responding to the area.

Please avoid the area of Stewart & Gray Rd and Rives Ave due to a gas main break that has occurred. @DowneyPolice is currently diverting traffic & assisting with evacuations in the area. @socalgas does have crews on scene. @DowneyPatriot @CityofDowney pic.twitter.com/5r5aijU7Ao
— Downey Fire Department (@downeyfd) April 22, 2021

This is a developing story. Check back with Patch for updates.

- City News Service and Patch Editor Nicole Charky contributed to this report.

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