Updated 11:50 a.m.
An evacuation order resulting from a gas leak in downtown Los Altos has been lifted, according to a post from the Santa Clara County Fire Facebook page.
As of 11:42 a.m., Los Altos Police still encourage visitors avoid 199 First Street as firefighters continue to ventilate the area, according to a story post to the department’s Instagram page.
The leak, described as significant and audible, was secured at 10:44 a.m.
The gas leak was first reported at 8:48 a.m. and required evacuations in the affected area, which includes the parts of First Street between Main Street and West Edith Avenue down Third Street. The leak originated from Parking Plaza North near First Street.
Santa Clara County Fire and Los Altos Police officers were first on the scene. According to City Manager Gabe Engeland, the leak was most likely caused by construction crews in the affected area piercing a gas line, he stated in an email.
