Around 200 Ocean Beach residents who were displaced overnight following a gas leak are expected to be allowed to return to their homes around dawn Tuesday.
The residents were cleared out after someone reported a strong smell of natural gas in the 1700 block of Bacon Street shortly before 7 p.m. Monday, according to San Diego police and utility officials. The cause of the gas leak remains unknown.
The release of gas was controlled shortly before 11 p.m. Monday, and residents are expected to be allowed back into their homes around 6 a.m., San Diego Gas & Electric spokeswoman Whitney Eshelman said.
Electricity in the area, which was shut off for safety reasons, is expected to be restored by about 9 a.m., according to SDG&E.
“The evacuations remain in effect until the impacted area is made safe for customers to return and power can be safely restored,” Eshelman said.
The American Red Cross has set up temporary shelter at the Ocean Beach Recreation Center and a food truck for residents at Del Monte Avenue and Bacon Street.
— City News Service
