Two buildings evacuated after gas line ruptures in San Francisco
Mar 28, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – One person was injured in San Francisco's Union Square neighborhood after a gas line was ruptured Friday afternoon, according to the San Francisco Fire Department.
Fire crews responded at 12:30 p.m. to Fourth and Geary streets on the reports of a ruptured gas line. Two buil
dings in the area were evacuated as a precautionary measure, SFFD said. Businesses evacuated include The Salvation Army and Abraham Farmers Market.
One person was found to have a minor injury, fire officials said, and declined transportation to a hospital.
(Photo: SFFD)(Photo: SFFD)
Pacific Gas and Electric Company crews responded to secure the line.
While initial reports said the incident was a gas line rupture, a PG&G spokesperson reached out to KRON4 to clarify that the "line was damaged by a third party."
SFFD is advising people to avoid the area and find alternative routes as traffic is being diverted.
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