Methane leak in Ventura, California prompts evacuations near elementary school and beach.

A methane leak in Ventura, California, prompted evacuations near an elementary school and the beach. Authorities detected methane in the sewer system, leading to mandatory evacuations on Bayshore Avenue and voluntary warnings for nearby areas. Parents were asked to pick up their children early from Pierpont Elementary, and a temporary shelter was set up at Ventura Community College. The cause of the leak is under investigation, and first responders are on-site.

September 19, 2024
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