Firefighters respond to gas leak in Seattle's Belltown neighborhood
SEATTLE - Crews are responding to a natural gas leak in Seattle's Belltown neighborhood Wednesday morning.
(Seattle Department of Transportation)
The Seattle Fire Department (SFD) made the initial announcement on social media just after 8 a.m.
What's happening in Belltown this morning?
What they're saying:
Authorities say Battery Street between Second and Fourth avenues is blocked as crews on scene evacuate buildings affected by a gas leak. Third Avenue between Bell and Wall streets is also blocked.
The SFD is asking the public to avoid the area and seek alternative routes.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
The Source: Information in this story comes from the Seattle Fire Department.
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