Fire crews Monday morning responded to downtown Los Altos on reports of an "audible" gas leak, prompting evacuations, according to the Santa Clara County Fire Department.

The leak was reported in Parking Plaza North near First Street, fire officials said in a social media post. SCCFD added that it is working in unified command with Los Altos police to execute evacuations.

An "audible leak" can be heard, indicating a significant amount of gas escaping, the SCCFD said.

Officials asked the public to avoid the entire downtown Los Altos area between Foothill, Edith, and Main until further notice.

PG&E also is at the scene addressing the leak.

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