A gas leak had broken through the asphalt of Chula Vista Street on Friday and formed a bubble, causing some residents to either leave or shelter in place.
Emergency dispatchers received 911 calls of a heavy smell of natural gas at around 6 p.m. near the 400 block of J street and the 600 block of Fig Street. Fire crews found gas emanating from the asphalt bubble upon arriving at the scene, Chula Vista Fire Battallion Chief Chris Monroe told OnScene T.V.
Chula Vista Residents residing on J street between fourth and fifth avenue were asked to shelter in place until the area is deemed safe. According to Monroe, San Diego Gas and Electric was called to the scene to assess the hazard.
“This was definitely not your normal gas leak. A majority of the time we can come and see exactly where it is coming from. However, with this one because it is coming from the middle of the street, it is a little more difficult,” Monroe told OnScene T.V. “There are no signs of digging or a broken pope at all. It just emanates from the ground.”
Monroe notes that the pressure from the gas created a bubble in the street. Crews walked the area to assess the level of gas in the air.
“Thankfully we are at zero with the exception of the area immediately around,” Monroe said.
No additional information was made immediately available.
