(Updated 1 p.m.) The Alexandria Fire Department evacuated homes near a construction site after an apparent gas leak at the 400 block of Calvert Avenue.
AFD Senior Public Information Officer Raytevia Evans said that had been closed Richmond Highway to northbound traffic at E. Glebe, but has since reopened. Calvert Avenue is closed, though the gas leak has been fixed.
Evans said two addresses with approximately 25-40 people were evacuated near the gas leak.
FINAL UPDATE (12:05pm): Calvert Avenue has reopened. The gas line has been fixed.
— Alexandria Police (@AlexandriaVAPD) October 14, 2021
Members currently operating at a 6" outside gas leak at a construction worksite located in the 400 block of Calvert Ave. Richmond Highway is closed at E. Glebe going North. Evacuating 2 addresses approximately 25-40 people. Washington Gas is on their way to the scene.
— IAFF Local 2141 (@IAFFLocal2141) October 14, 2021
🚨ALERT: The 400 block of Calvert Ave. is closed for a gas leak. Washington Gas is on scene. AFD is also on scene. Please avoid the area.@AlexandriaVAFD pic.twitter.com/Lm7oyArgOs
— Alexandria Police (@AlexandriaVAPD) October 14, 2021
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