Natural gas leak - 900 block of SE Pine Street

ROSEBURG, Ore. – At 8:04 a.m. on October 20, 2025, Roseburg Fire Department personnel responded to a reported natural gas line rupture and a significant leak of natural gas in the 900 block of SE Pine Street.

Upon arrival, firefighters determined a 4” inch natural gas line had been damaged.

Firefighters established command, monitored air quality, coordinated evacuation of the Unemployment Office and established a safety corridor. Fire department personnel also provided traffic control as traffic was routed around the area.

Please avoid the areas of Pine Street and Mosher Street as Avista Utilities is still working on scene. Lanes of traffic are expected to reopen by mid-afternoon.

The Roseburg Fire Department would like to remind everyone to be aware of underground utilities while doing site work and home improvement projects. Before breaking ground, call 811 or go to www.digsafelyoregon.com.