10,000-gallon exterior CO2 tank leaked in Buellton, prompting evacuation and shelter-in-place orders, resolved by 12:15 p.m.

A 10,000-gallon exterior carbon dioxide tank leaked in Buellton, prompting an evacuation of five employees and nearby business shelter-in-place orders. The Santa Barbara County Fire Department responded, shutting off a valve to isolate the tank and confirming normal atmospheric readings by 12:15 p.m., lifting the orders. Industrial Way at Highway 246 was closed for about 45 minutes.

June 09, 2024
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