Businesses and residents evacuated due to West Seattle gas leak

SEATTLE, WA – Seattle Fire Department began ordering businesses and residents to evacuate the area surrounding 4000 Delridge Way Southwest after receiving reports of a natural gas leak Friday.

Crews are on scene with @PSETalk at the 4000 Delridge Way SW investigating reports of a natural gas leak. They report an odor of natural gas in the area. Please be prepared to evacuate if firefighters knock on your door. @SDOTtraffic @kcmetrobus

— Seattle Fire Dept. (@SeattleFire) July 10, 2020

The area was blocked to traffic while crews worked to investigate and contain the natural gas leak. Seattle Fire Department reported the leak at 9:56 a.m. via Twitter.

No one was injured. Updates will be posted as more information becomes available.

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