PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Homes have been evacuated due to a major gas leak in Southwest Portland, Tuesday morning.
Portland Fire crews responded to the scene in the 4700 block of SW Flower Court, in the Hayhurst Neighborhood. According to investigators, a construction crew accidentally cut an underground gas line, causing the leak. All nearby homes were evacuated as a precaution.
The situation is being evaluated for potential risk of gas migration, Portland Fire officials said. Repair crews with Northwest Natural are on the scene and have started working to cap the leak…