SACRAMENTO — Multiple downtown buildings were cleared Tuesday afternoon after construction crews struck a major natural gas line at 11th and H streets, city and utility officials said.
What residents need to know
Teams from Pacific Gas & Electric Co. and the Sacramento Fire Department responded to the scene and established a safety perimeter. The fire department said roughly 1,000 people were evacuated from a nearby high-rise adjacent to the main damaged pipe, and several other buildings in the immediate area were also cleared as a precaution.
The affected intersection and surrounding blocks were temporarily closed. Officials set a two-block radius around the site to keep the area clear while crews worked to secure the leak.
"Construction crews hit a large gas line,"
the fire department said in an update on the incident.
Response and safety measures
First responders from the fire department coordinated with PG&E technicians to isolate the damaged section and assess risk to nearby structures. Evacuations were carried out for buildings most at risk of exposure to the leak; authorities have not reported injuries.
- Location: 11th and H streets (downtown Sacramento)
- Agencies on scene: PG&E and Sacramento Fire Department
- Evacuations: approximately 1,000 people from a high-rise and additional nearby buildings
- Perimeter: two-block radius blocked off
Local impact and next steps
Downtown workers and residents should expect continued restrictions around the 11th and H streets area while utility crews make repairs and the fire department clears the scene. Those with property or business within the blocked area should follow official instructions from emergency personnel on-site.
| Detail | Report |
|---|---|
| Incident | Construction strike of a large gas line |
| Location | 11th and H streets, downtown Sacramento |
| Responding agencies | PG&E, Sacramento Fire Department |
| Evacuations | About 1,000 people from a high-rise; additional buildings |
| Safety perimeter | Two-block radius |
Officials asked the public to avoid the area and to submit any photos or videos safely to the local news outlet as the situation develops. News Block will provide updates when authorities release additional details about the repair timeline and when the perimeter will be lifted.
