The gas leak occurred on the 2400-block of Carrier Ave

By CKPG News

Gas leak

Gas leak prompts evacuation order in Prince George

Mar 14, 2026 | 5:48 PM

PRINCE GEORGE — Update: (7:15 p.m.): The evacuation area has been updated. Residents of Carrier Place, Carrier Avenue, and Explorer Crescent that are inside the evacuation zone must stay out of the area. Homes that are no longer included in the evacuation area may return home.

Update (6:05 p.m.): The City has released a statement confirming the evacuation order is accurate.

Prince George Fire Rescue Crews, plus RCMP and Fortis crews are all on site working to mitigate the issue believed to be an underground gas leak. The impacted area has also had the power shut off. The City will provide further updates when they are available. 

We’ll update this story as soon as more information is released.

Earlier: (5:30 p.m.) The City of Prince George has issued an Evacuation Order for the area of North of Fifth Avenue to South of Zion Lutheran Church and East of Tabor Boulevard west of Voyager Drive due to a gas leak.

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Anyone in the affected area must leave the area immediately. If you are unable to evacuate call 9-1-1.

The order was issued at 5:15 p.m. Saturday evening. No other information has been released.

More to come.