Large Gas Leak In Oakland Nearly Forces Evacuations

(WPXI) – A large gas leak had emergency crews prepared to evacuate homes Thursday morning in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood, officials said. The leak happened when a construction crew hit a gas line at the intersection of Zulema Street and Coltart Avenue, which is next to UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, which is not affected. “UPMC is aware of a gas leak near the Boulevard of the Allies in Oakland. This is not impacting UPMC Magee operations. The hospital is open, safe and able to provide care for all,” a UPMC spokesperson said in a statement. The process of starting to evacuate homes was stopped after firefighters conducted readings in the area and determined it was not necessary, according to Pittsburgh Public Safety.