Construction crews struck a gas line in the Loma Portal neighborhood of San Diego. Six homes were evacuated and other residents were advised to shelter in place. NBC 7’s Wendy Fry reports.
A gas leak has residents in Loma Portal evacuating their homes.
San Diego Fire-Rescue officials and San Diego Gas & Electric crews were called to 3123 Browning Street just after 10 a.m.
The location is near Rosecrans Street, approximately two blocks from Loma Portal Elementary School and half a mile from Point Loma High School.
Six homes were evacuated. Other residents were advised to shelter in place.
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The elementary school was notified of the gas leak, officials said.
SDFD officials said private contractors struck a gas line, causing the leak.
