A gas leak in Alameda brought emergency responders to the 2100 block of Monarch Street yesterday. According to the Alameda Fire Department, the call came in after a construction crew accidentally struck a gas pipe. As part of the initial response, the fire department sent out an engine and a chief officer to control the situation.
The site was chaotic with heavy machinery, and workers scrambled to safety as the police, public works, and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) teams arrived. Subsequently, businesses around the leaky pipe were advised to shelter in place while developing a plan to tackle the leak. To keep residents informed and safe, an AC Alert was issued to warn them against entering the vicinity.
PG&E crews managed to contain the dangerous leak at 3:58 PM. Fortunately, the incident did not result in any injuries, and local authorities have confirmed that the area is no longer a hazard.
