A North Seattle neighborhood was evacuated and two Puget Sound Energy workers were injured after a major natural gas leak and fire erupted there, police and emergency officials said.
Police and firefighters responded to the scene, just off Aurora Avenue North in the 10300 block of Midvale Avenue North, at about 10:30 a.m. Friday after receiving reports of a gas leak. As crews were evacuating residents in the area, a fire broke out from the gas line as PSE crews were working to secure the leak.
Two workers were injured by the flames and were taken to Harborview Medical Center. Both are listed in stable condition and are expected to recover, said Kristin Tinsley of the Seattle Department.