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Evacuations and a shelter-in-place are underway in the Castro today due to a "big gas main break" at 18th and Hartford. SFPD confirmed this to SFist, saying that the fire department is helping with traffic. No fire has been reported.

We'll update as soon as we know more.

Update 1:45: According to @SFMTA_Muni, "[S]ervice has been rerouted on 24 Divisadero 33 Stanyan 35 Eureka 37 Corbett." Metro underground service is not stopping at Castro station.

1:46:: Alert SF reports, "A high pressured gas line has been ruptured by [workers] using a backhoe at 18th and Castro. SFPD is asking residents to shelter in place. The wind is moving the smell of gas north. There is no fire at this time."

3:20: From Alert SF: "The ruptured gas line at 18th and Castro has been shut off. Repair work will continue to take and additional 4 hours. Bus service on the 24, 33 and 35 lines have been re-routed and Castro Station has just re-opened. The 400 block of Castro Street will continue to be closed for another 2-3 hours. DEM will continue to monitor and unless there is a significant change this is a final report."

3:34: Castro station re-opened.