Police are assisting @pdxfire and @nwnatural with a gas leak at SW 9th & Alder. Traffic affected in area, some evacuations have been done.
— Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) November 17, 2016
A natural gas leak has been reported downtown in the area of SW 9th and Alder, and according to various reports, some evacuations are underway and is obviously affecting traffic. Police and the fire department are advising everyone to avoid the area. Spread the word!
UPDATE 8:10 AM: Northwest Natural Gas company is now on the scene, presumably to shut off gas to the building.
UPDATE 8:52 AM:
Gas incident will affect dwtn traffic for some time. SW Washington & SW Alder closed from Broadway to 10th & all cross streets. #pdxtraffic
— Portland Fire&Rescue (@PDXFire) November 17, 2016
UPDATE 9:20 AM:
.@PDXFire about to enter building to open windows/doors and confirm gas is shut off. Traffic should be affected for another hour. #liveonK2pic.twitter.com/EA0QKv9eAg
— Wesleigh Ogle KATU (@WesleighOgle) November 17, 2016
UPDATE 10 AM: Phew, all is well.
UPDATE: Gas has been shut down & buildings are deemed safe. People are allowed into buildings and streets will be open shortly. #pdxtraffic
— Portland Fire&Rescue (@PDXFire) November 17, 2016