Reported gas leak results in evacuation of downtown Chilliwack Monday morning

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Fire crews asked BC Hydro to attend to shut off power to the affected area.

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Reported gas leak results in evacuation of downtown Chilliwack Monday morning

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As of 9:50 a.m., fire crews and yellow tape have blocked access to the downtown core.

A reported gas leak in downtown Chilliwack. (Image Credit: Mike Vanden Bosch.)

A firefighter on scene said crews are working to remediate the reported gas leak.

Fraser Valley Today has reached out to Chilliwack Fire Chief Andrew Brown and Assistant Fire Chiefs Chris Wilson and Krista Minar for more information on the incident.

FortisBC spokesperson Gary Toft has confirmed in an email to Fraser Valley Today that FortisBC crews are investigating the source of the odour.

“We would like to remind everyone that if you smell rotten eggs or hear the sound of escaping gas, stop what you’re doing, go outside and dial 9-1-1 or call FortisBC’s 24-hour emergency line,” said Toft, a senior advisor in corporate communications for FortisBC.

More information on gas safety is available at fortisbc.com/safety.