Sydney - About 500 people were evacuated
on Tuesday from the Sydney Opera House concourse and adjoining
restaurants following a gas leak, firefighters said as they
monitored the atmosphere for gas levels.
Fire and Rescue New South Wales said on Twitter gas company
workers were fixing the problem. It did not provide any further
information on the type of gas or the cause of the leak.
SYDNEY CBD | #FRNSW crews are on the scene of a gas leak at Sydney Opera House. Approx 500 people have been evacuated from the concourse and adjoining restaurants. Gas company is at work and firefighters are monitoring atmosphere for gas levels.
— Fire and Rescue NSW (@FRNSW) April 23, 2019
The Australian newspaper said the leak happened when a low
pressure gas main was hit during construction at the venue.
No injuries were reported.
The World Heritage-listed Opera House with its sail-like
roofs is one of the world's most distinctive buildings, and
Australia's most famous landmark.