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The break occured at Eden Avenue and Middle Lane.
Occupants of several buildings in the surrounding area were evacuated to a nearby park area.
Pacific Gas & Electric officials said windy conditions were helping crews and the situation was expected to return to normal by 10:40 a.m.
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