Crews from the Vancouver Fire Department shut down the entire block and evacuated 21 individuals from seven nearby occupancies
On Tuesday (Oct. 14) at 8:53 a.m., the Vancouver Fire Department responded to reports of a gas line leak at the intersection of Main Street and East 7th Street.
Upon arrival, crews from the Vancouver Fire Department shut down the entire block and evacuated 21 individuals from seven nearby occupancies.
The Vancouver Fire Department worked in coordination with NW Natural and Clark Public Utilities to locate and secure the gas line. Once the gas leak was secured, the block was reopened to public traffic approximately one hour later.
Eleven firefighters responded, and no injuries were reported.
Information provided by the Vancouver Fire Department.
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