Gas Leak Investigation at Cardinal Club, NE 28th Ave, Portland

Summary: A report of a gas leak inside the Cardinal Club at 18 NE 28th Avenue, Portland, Oregon, prompted a multi-unit fire and rescue response. Several tenants and bystanders reported a strong smell of natural gas both inside and outside the building. Multiple fire engines, a squad, a truck, and command staff responded, evacuated the premises, and began investigating. The source was determined to be burners left on without a pilot light in a restaurant, causing a gas odor but no hazardous gas accumulation. The gas company was notified and responded. After monitoring and ventilation, readings were normal, and the incident was recalled with no injuries or escalation.