What started as a Sunday gas scare on Beavercreek Road turned into a major headache for drivers and neighbors, but ended with a collective sigh of relief. Clackamas County emergency crews have given the all clear after a suspected natural gas leak in Oregon City, and the shelter-in-place advisory for nearby residents has been lifted.
The incident cut power and shut down Beavercreek Road between Meyers and Glen Oak while fire and utility crews swarmed the scene. Officials said the potential leak was fixed, and after safety checks, crews began reopening the area to traffic and restoring normal operations.
County And Fire District Post Updates
Before the situation was wrapped up, Clackamas County warned that residents in the area might receive an alert about a gas leak on Beavercreek Road and told people to steer clear while crews responded. According to Clackamas County, the road was closed, traffic was diverted, and power was shut off in the affected stretch so responders could safely check the scene.
Clackamas Fire Confirms Fix, Shelter Order Lifted
In a social media update, Clackamas Fire reported that "the potential gas leak has been fixed and the shelter in place has been lifted." The department urged residents to keep following any directions from emergency personnel still working on site.
What To Do If You Smell Gas
If you catch the distinctive rotten-egg smell of natural gas, the official guidance is simple: leave immediately, then call 9-1-1 and your gas supplier from a safe distance. NW Natural boils it down to "Smell. Go. Let us know" and warns people not to use electronics or start vehicles near a suspected leak. For local shelter-in-place instructions and other protective measures, check the brochure from the Oregon Office of the State Fire Marshal.
Traffic And Ongoing Updates
Even after the immediate danger was handled, crews stayed on scene while technicians finished checks and repairs, and officials asked drivers to avoid the Beavercreek Road corridor until detours are fully removed. For rolling alerts and any follow-up notices, residents can monitor Clackamas County Public Alerts and Clackamas Fire's social feed.
