A gas line problem on S. Airport Boulevard between Beacon Street and Utah Avenue brought out South San Francisco Fire Department crews and PG&E today, with city officials urging people to steer clear while the scene was secured.
The city said the response was expected to last about two hours so crews could lock down the area and check the line.
In an advisory posted on X by the City of South San Franciscoon X, the South San Francisco Fire Department units and PG&E crews were on scene and promised to share updates via social channels. The post noted the closure on S. Airport Boulevard and repeated the roughly two-hour estimate for the work. Officials have not released further information about the cause while crews focus on making the area safe.
Please avoid the area of S. Airport Blvd between Beacon St. and Utah Ave. in South San Francisco as the South San Francisco Fire Department and PG&E handle a gas line issue for the next 2 hours.
— South San Francisco (@CityofSSF) March 27, 2026
Updates will be provided here on social media as available. pic.twitter.com/S7qP5TyApF
Safety guidance
If you smell gas, hear hissing or see a visible gas cloud, move to fresh air right away, call 911, then contact PG&E’s emergency line. Guidance from the PG&E’s Safety Action Center stresses staying well away from any suspected leak, keeping clear of ignition sources, and following directions from first responders. Anyone experiencing respiratory issues or dizziness should seek medical care.
Traffic and local impact
The affected stretch is close to major arterials and the airport, so drivers were told to expect brief delays while the response was underway. For current traffic conditions and suggested detours, officials pointed travelers to tools such as Caltrans’ QuickMap and Bay Area 511. The Caltrans QuickMap site offers real-time traffic layers and incident details for motorists.
Where to get updates
The city said follow-up information will be shared on social media as it becomes available, and residents can monitor the City of South San Francisco’s X feed for developments. For official notices and contact information, see the City of South San Francisco website.
