PG&E says that a third-party digging project hit a gas line Tuesday morning and residents in part of Kensington near El Cerrito are ordered to shelter in place.
Residents are being ordered to shelter in place in part of Kensington near El Cerrito on Tuesday morning because of a gas main break.ABC7 Bay Area 24/7 streaming channelKensington police issued an alert shortly after 9:15 a.m. about the gas main break in the area of Cambridge and Yale Avenues.&E says that a third-party digging project hit a gas line, and crews are at the scene working on the situation.
People living in the area are ordered to shelter in place and motorists are advised to avoid the area until the main is repaired. The El Cerrito Fire Department is telling residents sheltering in place to go inside and close all windows and doors until further instructions. They say to stay off the phone and not to call 911 unless there is a life-threatening emergency.Copyright 2023 by Bay City News, Inc. Republication, re-transmission or reuse without the express written consent of Bay City News, Inc. Is prohibited.
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