Schools, Homes Evacuated After Gas Leak
5th St & Pacific Ave, West End, Alameda
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Summary
- Students at Island High School and ACDC in Alameda were evacuated due to a reported gas leak near Pacific Avenue. The Alameda Fire Department is managing the situation, and all students and staff are confirmed safe. The Academy of Alameda was advised to shelter in place as a precaution.
Timeline
The City of Alameda Fire Department said the leak has been mitigated and residents may return home.
The leak appears to be linked to nearby construction work.
Citizen user video shows caution tape cordoning off the area. Residents are advised to avoid the area.
According to Alameda Police, the Academy of Alameda has been asked to shelter in place out of an abundance of caution.
Officials said they are working with the Alameda Fire Department, sent additional staff to support the schools, and confirmed all students and staff are safe.
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Students at Island High School and ACDC were evacuated after a gas leak was reported near Pacific Avenue.
Incident reported at 5th St & Pacific Ave.
The City of Alameda Fire Department said the leak has been mitigated and residents may return home.
The leak appears to be linked to nearby construction work.
Citizen user video shows caution tape cordoning off the area. Residents are advised to avoid the area.
According to Alameda Police, the Academy of Alameda has been asked to shelter in place out of an abundance of caution.
Officials said they are working with the Alameda Fire Department, sent additional staff to support the schools, and confirmed all students and staff are safe.
Do you have more information? Leave a comment or go live from the scene to share with the community.
Students at Island High School and ACDC were evacuated after a gas leak was reported near Pacific Avenue.
Incident reported at 5th St & Pacific Ave.
The City of Alameda Fire Department said the leak has been mitigated and residents may return home.
The leak appears to be linked to nearby construction work.
Citizen user video shows caution tape cordoning off the area. Residents are advised to avoid the area.
According to Alameda Police, the Academy of Alameda has been asked to shelter in place out of an abundance of caution.
Officials said they are working with the Alameda Fire Department, sent additional staff to support the schools, and confirmed all students and staff are safe.
Do you have more information? Leave a comment or go live from the scene to share with the community.
Students at Island High School and ACDC were evacuated after a gas leak was reported near Pacific Avenue.
Incident reported at 5th St & Pacific Ave.
The City of Alameda Fire Department said the leak has been mitigated and residents may return home.
The leak appears to be linked to nearby construction work.
Citizen user video shows caution tape cordoning off the area. Residents are advised to avoid the area.
According to Alameda Police, the Academy of Alameda has been asked to shelter in place out of an abundance of caution.
Officials said they are working with the Alameda Fire Department, sent additional staff to support the schools, and confirmed all students and staff are safe.
Do you have more information? Leave a comment or go live from the scene to share with the community.
Students at Island High School and ACDC were evacuated after a gas leak was reported near Pacific Avenue.
Incident reported at 5th St & Pacific Ave.
The City of Alameda Fire Department said the leak has been mitigated and residents may return home.
The leak appears to be linked to nearby construction work.
Citizen user video shows caution tape cordoning off the area. Residents are advised to avoid the area.
According to Alameda Police, the Academy of Alameda has been asked to shelter in place out of an abundance of caution.
Officials said they are working with the Alameda Fire Department, sent additional staff to support the schools, and confirmed all students and staff are safe.
Do you have more information? Leave a comment or go live from the scene to share with the community.
Students at Island High School and ACDC were evacuated after a gas leak was reported near Pacific Avenue.
Incident reported at 5th St & Pacific Ave.
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What’s with all the gas leaks?
Hope it doesn’t turn out like the one in Hayward a few weeks ago!
Nope, now it’s leaking again
Yeah, summer house is fine. It’s one block over on Pacific and fifth.
What’s with all the gas leaks?
Hope it doesn’t turn out like the one in Hayward a few weeks ago!
Nope, now it’s leaking again
Yeah, summer house is fine. It’s one block over on Pacific and fifth.
What’s with all the gas leaks?
Hope it doesn’t turn out like the one in Hayward a few weeks ago!
Nope, now it’s leaking again
Yeah, summer house is fine. It’s one block over on Pacific and fifth.
What’s with all the gas leaks?
Hope it doesn’t turn out like the one in Hayward a few weeks ago!
Nope, now it’s leaking again
Yeah, summer house is fine. It’s one block over on Pacific and fifth.
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What’s with all the gas leaks?
Hope it doesn’t turn out like the one in Hayward a few weeks ago!
Nope, now it’s leaking again
Yeah, summer house is fine. It’s one block over on Pacific and fifth.