Surrey RCMP has given the all clear, after a gas leak in South Newton forced a brief evacuation of homes and businesses.
Police began warning people to keep away from the area of 120th Street and 64th Avenue in Surrey due to a gas leak around 10:45 a.m.
Police said the origin of the leak appears to be a restaurant.
FortisBC confirmed its crews were on site at 120th Street to investigate the leak, and said the evacuations were a precaution to ensure public safety.
“FortisBC investigated the issue, discovering that there was a delayed ignition from the rooftop unit,” said the company in an email.
“One of the ways to prevent this is regular maintenance by a licensed gas contractor to keep appliances operating safely and efficiently.”
Around 11:30 a.m., police said the leak had been dealt with, and that all blocked off areas had been reopened.
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