UPDATE: Residents could return to their homes Wednesday evening after an evacuation order for the area from Cook/Cloverdale intersection to Holmes Street on Quadra Street was lifted around 5:30 p.m..

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An unmarked gas line on Quadra Street was struck Wednesday afternoon, causing a gas leak that prompted evacuations.

B次元官网网址淎t approximately 2:00 p.m. on January 25, the Saanich Fire Department responded to an incident in the 3400 block of Quadra Street where an unmarked gas line was hit resulting in a gas leak,B次元官网网址� Saanich communications said in a statement. B次元官网网址淐rews worked quickly to assess the scene and evacuate the vicinity.B次元官网网址�

Foot and vehicle traffic is being diverted between Inverness Road and Cloverdale Avenue due to the leak.

A gas leak has Quadra closed between Inverness and Cloverdale

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Cloverdale Elementary School was also evacuated.

Fortis BC Crews are also on site, said Lauren Lea, the corporate communications advisor.

B次元官网网址淩ight now, the priority of the crews on site is to be able to start repairs,B次元官网网址� Lea said.

She said the gas main was damaged by a third party in the area and crews are looking to identify a way to stop the flow of gas.

The street will remain closed for now until crews come up with the repair plan, Lea said.

B次元官网网址淥nce crews come up with a repair plan, we will have a better idea as to when they might be able to complete the repairs.B次元官网网址�

Saanich Fire Department said a small fire in a nearby house has been extinguished and adjacent buildings have been evacuated.

SFD on scene 3400 blk Quadra with PW and for gas leak. Adjacent buildings evacuated. Small fire in a nearby residence has been extinguished. No injuries reported. has evacuee comfort centre activated at CH Golf club. More info to follow as available.

B次元官网网址� Saanich Fire Department (@SaanichFire)

There have been no injuries according to the statement from Saanich.

Saanich Emergency Program tweeted that a comfort centre is currently available for those who were evacuated at Cedar Hill Golf Course Club House.

Saanich will send out an update at 8 p.m. this evening.

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