A gas leak briefly evacuated a construction site in a commercial area of Poway, the Poway Fire Department said.
The leak happened around 10:45 a.m. on Kirkham Way and Paine Street when a blackhoe hit a gas line. By 12:13 p.m. the leak had been capped and firefighters were clearing the scene.
The line was broken and blowing, fire officials said.
The construction site was evacuated as a precaution.
Nearby buildings were advised to shelter in place.
SDG&E crews responded.
