Thousands Forced To Evacuate In Contra Costa County Because Of Potential Gas Line Explosion
By Scripps National Desk on October 18, 2018
4,000 people were forced to evacuate their homes Wednesday night in Bay Point. Contra Costa County firefighters were called out for a grass fire in the area and extinguised it. But, they were called back about an hour later for a fire in a Chevron vault according to SF Gate. On top of that, there were reports of drooping power lines.
Because of the nature of the situation, the evacuations were made. As of this morning, 1,400 homes were still under mandatory evacuation.
“We realized very quickly there was a high probability of danger, so a decision was made,” said Terence Carey, an assistant fire chief for the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District.
Chevron crews are removing natural gas from the lines, then injecting nitrogen to reduce the risk of explosion.
Pittsburg – Bay Point evacuation order remains in force. The area is not safe for our firefighters so it is not safe for YOU and your family. Please be safe and stay out of the evacuation area. Purge of the gas pipeline continues at this time. #poinsettiaic
— Con Fire PIO (@ContraCostaFire) October 18, 2018
