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UPDATED: Gas Leak Prompts Evacuations, Crews Finish Repairs Sunday
The cause of the leak is due to nearby construction, says the fire department.
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Several businesses along a busy street in Pasadena were evacuated when construction workers ruptured a one-inch gas line Sunday, a fire official said.
Approximately six residents from apartments and some businesses were forced to leave while a gas company crew made repairs, said Lisa Derderian of the Pasadena Fire Department.
Authorities were notified of the leak at Lake Avenue and California Boulevard at 8:30 a.m., Derderian said. Gas company crews had the leak repaired at 12:30 p.m.
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The westbound lane of California Boulevard between Lake and Hudson avenues was shut down for three hours, and re-opened about 12:45 p.m. No injuries were reported.
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