Southern California authorities respond to a leak of an unknown chemical from a tank
Summary
Authorities in Southern California responded to a slow leak coming from a chemical tank. The chemical and the cause of the leak are still unknown, but officials managed to control the situation quickly. Some local residents were told to stay indoors and parts of the area were evacuated.Key Facts
- A chemical tank in Southern California had a slow leak on Tuesday.
- Officials do not yet know what the chemical is or how the leak started.
- The Los Angeles County Fire Department controlled the leak quickly.
- Three people at the scene chose not to go to the hospital.
- Photos showed an orange haze or mist in the sky after the leak.
- La Habra’s mayor asked people nearby to stay indoors for safety.
- Some streets near the leak were evacuated.
- The area affected includes homes and industrial warehouses about 10 miles north of Anaheim.
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