Gas leak in Downtown Squamish

Emergency personnel remain on scene near the alleyway situated off Victoria and Winnipeg Street between Second and Third Avenue in response to a gas leak occurring earlier this morning from private construction work.

FortisBC crews are working on-site to isolate and cap the gas leak.

Crews are currently assessing the situation and a road closure remains in place on Victoria Street (see map). Please avoid the area and expect detours.

Neighbourhood residents and businesses are advised to close all windows and doors and await further updates. There are no evacuations being undertaken at this time. 

More details to come.

March 7, 2023