Gas leak evacuates Salt Lake businesses

Three businesses were evacuated Friday morning when a garbage truck caused a gas leak at a Salt Lake bakery, a fire spokes­man said.

No injuries were reported, said Hono­lulu Fire Department spokes­man Kevin Moku­le­hua.

A private garbage truck pinched a gas line while placing a garbage bin against a wall. The gas line was situated against the side of the building housing Larry’s Wholesale Bakery, 4369 Lawe­hana St., Moku­le­hua said.

Twelve firefighters responded to the 6:53 a.m. alarm and arrived at 7:01 a.m. They isolated the area and immediately evacuated the bakery and two other businesses downwind.

Mokulehua said the pinched line serves as a feeder line for a propane tank at the bakery.

Police assisted in the evacuation and performed traffic control.

The gas company arrived at 7:31 a.m. and repaired the damaged line.