San Diego

Church Gas Leak Causes Evacuations in Sherman Heights

The line was corroded, according to SDG&E

A gas line broke on 24th Street in Sherman Heights, causing evacuations in the area, according to the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department.

The line broke at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church around 11:30 a.m.

The pipe was blowing out gas, SDFD said. It was stopped and capped by crews just after noon.

The line was corroded, according to Allison Torres with San Diego Gas and Electric.

SDFD said it is working with the church to find a solution.

No other information was available.

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