UPDATE: Evacuations cancelled and gas leak fixed at Presidio of Monterey, campus officials say
UPDATE 4/14/15 3:00 p.m.: The Presidio of Monterey said the gas leak was fixed just before 3:00 p.m. and evacuations were cancelled. They said all students and employees are safe to enter the building.
PREVIOUS STORY: Two buildings have been evacuated at the Presidio of Monterey because of a gas leak, according to public affairs officials. The Presidio said 622 and 627 Rifle Range Road are the two buildings that were evacuated.
Monterey Fire said the leak was reported around 1:45 p.m. and crews were on scene in about two minutes.
Crews said a four inch gas main is leaking after a construction crew hit the line with a shovel. They said Pacific Gas & Electric crews were very quick to respond.
Firefighters have set up a perimeter and called for “shelter in place” for everyone in both buildings.