A Southern California neighborhood has been evacuated due to a large leak of natural gas from an underground pipe. The leak was detected around 1:30 a.m.
WHITTIER, Calif. — A Southern California neighborhood was evacuated early Thursday due to a large leak of natural gas from an underground pipe, authorities said.
The leak was detected around 1:30 a.m. in unincorporated West Whittier, about 10 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles. An investigation determined the gas was leaking from a 3-inch line, Southern California Gas Co. said in a statement.About 75 people were sent to an evacuation center set up at a school. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said the Red Cross was assisting.“We are taking air samples to make sure everyone’s safe throughout the neighborhood,” Siok said.
The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business. More than half the world’s population sees AP journalism every day.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Gas leak forces evacuation of Southern California homes; no injuries reportedA Southern California neighborhood has been evacuated due to a large leak of natural gas from an underground pipe
Read more »
Southern California facing homebuilding lot shortageHow short? LA-OC is 35% of what’s normal, Inland Empire is 54% and San Diego is 29%.
Read more »
Southern California school district to pay $27M settlement in suit over student's fatal assaultA school district in Southern California has agreed to pay a $27 million settlement in a lawsuit filed by the family of an eighth grader who tragically lost his life four years ago.
Read more »
Teen driver accused of intentionally hitting three cyclists, killing one, in Southern CaliforniaPolice say a teenage driver has been arrested on suspicion of intentionally striking three bicyclists and killing one of them last weekend in Southern California.
Read more »
Teen driver accused of intentionally hitting three cyclists, killing one, in Southern CaliforniaA teenage driver was in custody Wednesday on suspicion of intentionally striking three bicyclists, killing one, in a Southern California beach city last weekend, police said.
Read more »
Teen arrested on suspicion of intentionally striking 3 bicyclists in Southern California, leaving 1 deadA possible motive was not disclosed by police. Nor was the minor’s name or age released.
Read more »