“Major” gas leak near Salinas to be repaired by Friday evening

North Monterey County firefighters are currently working with Pacific Gas and Electric on a gas leak between Castroville and North Salinas that was reported Thursday.

A large gas leak has been reported on Espinosa between Highway 183 and Rodgers. The road is closed until further notice.

To ensure the safety of everyone involved and the public, the road was closed.

A North Monterey County Fire Department spokesman said a tractor blade punctured a pipe, causing the gas leak.

The County of Monterey reports that a curfew is also in place in the area of ​​Espinosa Road between Highway 183 and 192 Espinosa Road. The curfew is in effect until further notice.

The county is asking everyone within a half-mile of 50 Espinosa Road to seal and close all doors and windows.

The leak was first reported at around 12:52 p.m.

Work continued through the night and firefighters were told PG&E was “expected to have the gas leak under control before 6:00 p.m.”

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