Indio - Photo courtesy of Unsplash

A natural gas leak at the Indio Towne Center prompted evacuation orders Monday, but there were no reports of any injuries.

The leak from a ruptured gas line was reported around 1 p.m. at the shopping center on Jackson Street north of the 10 Freeway.

According to Cal Fire, the line of unknown size was ruptured by a construction crew. Three businesses in the area were evacuated while Southern California Gas Co. crews worked to repair the ruptured line.

By 2:45 p.m., the evacuation ended for two of the businesses, but a third remained closed. SoCalGas officials could not be reached for immediate comment.

Leave a comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *