Breaking: A 'major gas leak' has prompted an evacuation near the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica. The area is expected to be closed for up to five hours.
The gas leak occurred on the 200 block of Santa Monica Boulevard near the Third Street Promenade.
Crews from both the Santa Monica Fire and Police Departments were on the scene as professionals with Southern California Gas Company repaired the leak. As a result, the immediately surrounding area was expected to be closed for at least five hours, with authorities asking people to avoid 2nd and 3rd Streets between Arizona Avenue and Broadway.
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