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Seattle Firefighters speak following Madison Park major gas leak
The Seattle Fire Department evacuated an area in Madison Park after a major gas leak Thursday morning.
SEATTLE - Firefighters evacuated multiple buildings and cordoned off a two-block radius in Seattle's Madison Park neighborhood Thursday morning following a natural gas leak.
Seattle gas leak: Madison Park evacuations
What they're saying:
The Seattle Fire Department responded to the 4100 block of East Madison Street at about 9:27 a.m. after reports of a gas leak. Upon arrival, crews identified the source as a ruptured two-inch natural gas line, according to department officials.
Emergency personnel immediately began evacuating impacted buildings in the dense commercial residential area.
By 9:39 a.m., officials had established a safety perimeter, restricting all public access within two blocks of the incident.
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"We are restricting access within a 2-block radius as a safety precaution," the department said.
What you can do:
Commuters and pedestrians are being urged to completely avoid the area while crews work to secure the line. No injuries have been reported, and authorities have not yet confirmed what caused the leak.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
The Source: Information in this story comes from multiple social media posts by the Seattle Fire Department.
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