The Boston Fire Department and the Boston Police Department responded to a gas leak in front of 10 Tremont St. at around 8 a.m. Monday, leading to the evacuation of several office buildings, officials said.
In front of 10 Tremont St. opposite Center Plaza pic.twitter.com/zrVx4n6tTN
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) October 31, 2016
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) October 31, 2016
According to Steve MacDonald, a BFD spokesperson, private contractors were digging in the streets when they hit a 6-inch gas line, which caused a leak. Some of the leakage seeped into a couple buildings and basements, and BPD came and evacuated two office buildings.
Once the gas company stops the leak, the street may be reopened and people will be let back into the buildings, and repairs on the pipe may begin, MacDonald said.
Gas crews working to shut down 6" line pic.twitter.com/CkCfN3bi4F
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) October 31, 2016
BPD closed Court, Somerset and Sudbury streets, and officers were still on the scene after noon. No health-related issues have been reported.
