A gas leak in downtown San Rafael Wednesday morning triggered evacuations, a shelter-in-place order and road closures. Police said an accidental gas line rupture happened in the area of Fifth Avenue and B Street. People at Westamerica Bank, located at 1108 Fifth Ave., were instructed to evacua te to the north toward Mission Avenue or A Street. People at 1210 Fifth Ave. were instructed to evacuate toward Mission Avenue or C Street. A shelter-in-place order was issued for Fifth Avenue between A and C streets as well as B Street between Fourth Street and Mission Avenue. People in buildings were instructed to stay inside, turn off outside ventilation, and close and secure all windows and doors until the order is lifted. Police officers, firefighters and PGE crews were on the scene and working to turn off the gas where the rupture occurred, police said. The following road closures were in place: Fifth Avenue between A Street and C Street B Street from Fourth Avenue to Mission Avenue Misson Avenue between Wilkins Street and C Street This is a developing story. Details may change as more information becomes available. Stay tuned for updates. ...read more read less