A gas leak prompted evacuations from areas of downtown Los Altos Monday morning.
The gas leak was first reported at 8:48 a.m. and required evacuations in the affected area, which included 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.
The leak, described as significant and audible, was secured at 10:44 a.m.
The last area to be cleared was 199 First St. as it required more extensive ventilation of the area, according to a story post to the Los Altos Police department’s Instagram page.
