Gas leak triggers evacuation in Seattle’s stadium district
Jan 15, 2026, 8:03 AM
Closeup of the Seattle Fire Department insignia on an emergency response vehicle. (Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)
(Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)
A gas leak in Seattle’s stadium district caused an evacuation of at least one building Thursday morning, Seattle Fire reported.
Firefighters worked quickly to “secure” the gas leak by 7:30 a.m. Thursday.
At least one building had to be evacuated, and it’s now being ventilated before people can go back inside.
Crews are responding to reports of a natural gas leak in the 500 block of Occidental Ave. S. Please avoid the area.
— Seattle Fire Dept. (@SeattleFire) January 15, 2026
No injuries have been reported. Seattle Fire is asking people to avoid the area until further notice.
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