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Southern California authorities respond to a leak of an unknown chemical from a tank
Hazmat crews brought the leak under control, and officials said no active risk remained after a one-mile evacuation zone was set.
- On Monday, the Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to a chemical leak at a factory on South Cypress Street in Habra, California, after an orange plume emerged from the building.
- Habra Mayor Jose Medrano urged residents to shelter in place, while authorities established a one-mile evacuation zone to protect the community.
- Hazmat crews entered the facility and controlled the leak, while streets between Euclid Street and Harbor Boulevard, as well as Cypress Street between Habra Boulevard and Lambert Road, were closed.
- While the orange plume dissipated, Los Angeles County Fire Department spokesperson Kaitlyn Aldana confirmed there is no longer an active risk, though air monitoring continues.
- Officials have not yet identified the specific chemical or chemicals involved, and the origin of the substance remains unknown, hampering full assessment of the incident.
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