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5 units from Vancouver Fire department including the Hazardous Materials team are currently on scene assisting Northwest Natural Gas on a large gas leak in a residential neighborhood in East Vancouver. Dangerously high levels of gas are being detected in several homes after a 2" line was hit. Approx. 100 residents have been evacuated from a city block in the area of 45th street and 151st Ave. Attempts to control the leak are still underway and neighboring residents are strongly advised to avoid the area if possible.