‘Major’ gas leak near Columbia River High School causes at least 10 homes to be evacuated

Matt Rawlings
·1 min read

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A “major” natural gas leak in front of Columbia River High School in Vancouver caused at least 10 homes to evacuate, officials said.

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Clark County Fire District 6 says that although no one was injured, odor from the leak has been reported from as far as 11 blocks away and that 99th Street will likely be closed for a few hours.

“Reportedly, the leak happened after a contractor working on a water line project accidentally punctured a major gas line,” officials said. “The call came in at 4:03 p.m.”

This is a developing story.

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