Gas Leak Prompts Major South Salt Lake Evacuation

A gas leak and fire in South Salt Lake on Sunday evening led to the mandatory evacuation of 370 residents from the area between 3300-3500 South and West Temple to 200 West. The incident began when a downed power line ignited a truck, which then revealed an underground gas leak that spread to sewer and storm drain lines. Fire crews managed the fire under controlled conditions while the gas company worked to isolate and shut off the leak, which was accomplished shortly after 9 p.m. Residents unable to evacuate were accommodated at a Red Cross shelter that also accepted small pets. Power and gas were restored, and evacuation orders were lifted Monday morning, allowing residents to return home. No injuries were reported during the incident.