Update:
All evacuations resulting from the natural gas leak have been lifted. All residents are allowed to return to their homes.
Streets are now reopened.
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Original Release is as follows:
Major Natural Gas Leak was reported in the 7500 block of Vicki Drive in the unincorporated area of Whittier.
Evacuated residents are temporarily relocated to a safe shelter at Phelan Language Academy at 7150 Cully Ave, Whittier, with the assistance of American Red Cross.
No injuries have been reported at this time.
Please avoid the area for your safety and allow our public utility partners continue their repair work.
Residents may contact Pico Rivera Sheriff's Station at (562) 949-2421 for resources and other information related to this evacuation.
Forwarded by:
Sheriff's Information Bureau
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
211 West Temple Street,
Los Angeles California 90012
213-229-1700
http://www.lasd.org
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Robert Luna, Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
