Natural Gas Leak Prompts Evacuations in Indio

INDIO (CNS) – A natural gas leak at the Indio Towne Center prompted
evacuation orders today, but there were no reports of any injuries.

The leak from a ruptured gas line was reported around 1 p.m. at the
shopping center on Jackson Street north of the 10 Freeway.

According to Cal Fire, the line of unknown size was ruptured by a
construction crew. Three businesses in the area were evacuated while Southern
California Gas Co. crews worked to repair the ruptured line.

By 2:45 p.m., the evacuation ended for two of the businesses, but a
third remained closed. SoCalGas officials could not be reached for immediate
comment.

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CNS-05-09-2022 16:03