DOWNEY (CBSLA) — A pure gasoline leak was reported in Downey Thursday afternoon.
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At roughly 10:34 a.m., SoCalGas crews obtained studies of a broken pure gasoline line within the neighborhood of 7800 Stewart and Grey Street.
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An emergency alert was despatched to many southland residents’ cellular gadgets round 12:40 p.m.
The Downey Fireplace Division later stated they’ve a brand new system for emergency alerts that was being examined Thursday. After they despatched the alert for the gasoline leak, the parameters weren’t set accurately within the new system and it went to the entire county as a substitute of simply Downey residents.
In response to SoCalGas, the injury appeared to have been attributable to a third-party contractor working within the space.
Persons are being suggested to keep away from the realm.
IQ Air stated whereas air high quality continues to be being reported as “good,” individuals ought to shut home windows and doorways, run an air air purifier, and keep away from going exterior.
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#SoCal residents: a pure gasoline leak has been reported in #Downey.
Whereas air high quality continues to be being reported as “good,” make sure to:
✔️Shut home windows and doorways
✔️Run an air air purifier
✔️Keep away from the outside pic.twitter.com/4nlfItPomc— IQAir (@IQAir) April 22, 2021
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