LOS ALTOS, Calif. - Authorities issued a mandatory evacuation of downtown Los Altos on Monday morning because of a gas leak.

The gas leak was reported in Parking Plaza North near 1st Street. And authorities said an audible leak could be heard, indicating a significant amount of gas escaping.

The Santa Clara County Fire Department and Los Altos police were on hand, executing evacuations.

Authorities asked for everyone to avoid the entire downtown Los Altos area between Foothill, Edith, and Main until further notice.

PG&E secured the gas leak in downtown Los Altos just before 11 a.m. Los Altos

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