(Update)Gas Leak With Restricted Areas In Vancouver (Photos) (Photo) - 03/17/26

At 10:22 this morning the Vancouver Fire Department was dispatched to the area of 6000 NE 60th avenue for the report of a broken natural gas line after a third party contractor was digging in the area and accidentally damaged the 2 inch line. Firefighters found a heavy smell of natural gas in the area and about 20 homes that required evacuation. The VFD had 3 fire apparatus on scene along with a battalion chief to isolate the area and continue air monitoring. Reverse 911 phone calls were sent out to surrounding neighborhoods advising them of the potential hazard. Firefighters were blocking access at NE 59th circle and NE 59th avenue, NE 62nd street and NE 59th avenue and NE 60th avenue and NE 62nd street. NWNG arrived on scene and mitigated the broken natural gas line. CTRAN provided assistance by bringing a bus to the area to shelter those who evacuated their homes. This area has now been deemed safe for entry and all firefighters have cleared the scene and citizens are clear to return to their homes.