Gas leak causes evacuation of 2-block radius in Kitsilano

The Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services are reporting an apparent gas leak caused by construction at 5th Avenue and Collingwood Street in Kitsilano, causing an evacuation order of a two-block radius.

The Hazardous Materials Response (HazMat) team and FortisBC are on scene to control the leak and operate the evacuation.

Traffic in the area has been impacted. Bayview Elementary School, which is near the affected zone, has not affected.

Vancouver Fire is handling the incident, but police warn people to stay away from the area for their safety.

Gas leak at W 5th and Collingwood. @VanFireRescue taking lead. Pls avoid area. Updates to follow.

— Vancouver Police (@VancouverPD) May 25, 2015

Hazardous Materials Response underway at 3500 W.2nd. Gas leak, @fortisbc on scene, I blk radius evacuated incl Bayview Elementary

— Vancouver Fire (@VanFireRescue) May 25, 2015

Hazardous Materials Response, gas leak correct address is 5th & Collingwood. Traffic in area will be impacted.

— Vancouver Fire (@VanFireRescue) May 25, 2015

#Vancouver Fire crews on scene at W 5th Ave & Collingwood St with a gas line struck by construction crew. Evacuating a 2 block radius.

— ScanBC (@ScanBC) May 25, 2015