UPDATE: Fire officials say over 500 homes have been evacuated due to the gas leak. Latest etails:
Poway Fire Department Deputy Chief Brian Mitchell said the gas leak was reported at 9:48 a.m. at Holland and Pomerado roads.
According to Mitchell, a 4-inch gas line was broken by a contractor that was performing undergrounding work. Mitchell said the leak “quickly expanded” into nearby neighborhoods and there was concern it would make its way into storm drains. City of Poway officials said evacuation orders were issued for businesses and residents along Pomerado Road, Holland Road, Powers Road, and Halper Road.
Mitchell said at least 530 homes were evacuated, with a temporary evacuation shelter set up at Mesa View Baptist Church on 13230 Pomerado Road.There is a gas leak at the intersection of Pomerado Road and Holland Road in Poway @cityofpoway. The shaded area you see in the map below is under an evacuation order. A temporary evacuation point has been set up at Mesa View Baptist Church located at 13230 Pomerado Road.… pic.twitter.
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