Portland’s Hollywood Theatre evacuated due to gas leak

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A gas leak prompted swift evacuations of the Hollywood Theatre early Saturday afternoon, authorities said.

Around 1:45 p.m., crews with Portland Fire & Rescue responded to the theater on Northeast Sandy Boulevard on reports of the gas leak.

After all theater patrons and staff were safely evacuated, crews shut off the gas at the meter.

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Firefighters then worked to use fans and push any trapped gas outside of the building…

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