Escondido Natural Gas Line Break on Gamble Lane

Summary: A natural gas line was reported broken and actively leaking outside at a construction site near 1600 Gamble Lane in Escondido, San Diego County, California. Multiple fire units, including Battalion 131 and several engines and trucks, responded to the scene. The incident involved a 1-inch gas pipe break at the intersection of Amanda and Gamble, with gas feeding only one residence. Crews established isolation distances, monitored air quality, coordinated with SDG&E, and implemented a shelter-in-place plan for affected homes. No hazardous readings were detected in most areas, and the risk was mitigated through coordinated response and monitoring. The event required traffic control and ongoing communication with the site foreman and utility representatives.