Gas leak fixed after mandatory evacuation near downtown Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- UPDATE: The gas leak near downtown Colorado Springs has been repaired, according to an update Tuesday afternoon from Colorado Springs utilities.
Update: the hit gas line at Dale & Tejon is now repaired thanks to the hard work of our gas construction crews. There were no service interruptions for customers at any point today. Thanks to @CSFDPIO & @CSPDPIO for helping us keep everyone safe this morning. pic.twitter.com/L64U2RzE5n
— Co.Springs Utilities (@CSUtilities) May 26, 2020
Earlier
The Colorado Springs Fire Department is working on a gas leak and police issued a mandatory evacuation Tuesday morning for anyone near the area of E. Dale Street and Tejon Street, which is north of downtown Colorado Springs.
CSFD on scene of broken gas main. CSU on scene also. Tejon St. closed from Cache south to Monument St. pic.twitter.com/LjBjAom3iK
— CSFD PIO (@CSFDPIO) May 26, 2020
The evacuation order was issued shortly after 10 a.m. This article will be updated when new information is available.
