Update #2: Gas Leak Contained in 2500 Block of Avebury Ave

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3:05 p.m. Update

Traffic is now moving in the area.

Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre has re-opened.

Please follow @bchydro for updates on power outages. 

1:35 p.m. Update

The Victoria Fire Department is responding to a gas leak in the 2500 block of Avebury Avenue, which has been contained.

Some residents remain evacuated.

Power and gas have been shut off. Please expect traffic delays and avoid the area.

Follow @vicpdcanada and @bchydro for updates.

Note: The Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre remains temporarily closed. 

12:40 p.m. Monday, January 23, 2023

The Victoria Fire Department and Victoria Police Department are on the scene in the 2500 block of Avebury Avenue due to reports of a gas leak.

Traffic will be impacted as some streets will be closed in the area.

Please monitor @vicpdcanada and @bchydro on Twitter for updates.

Note: The Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre is temporarily closed.