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flag A methane leak from an abandoned oil well in Newport Beach caused evacuations on October 23, 2025, but no injuries occurred.

flag A methane gas leak from an abandoned oil well beneath a home on Newport Beach’s Balboa Peninsula triggered emergency evacuations on October 23, 2025, prompting officials to declare a local emergency. flag The leak, detected after residents reported oil seepage, posed explosion risks due to flammable gases, leading to the evacuation of nearby homes and a closure of the area to the public. flag Firefighters and city officials are venting accumulated gas and planning to permanently cap the well, with residents expected to return once the site is deemed safe. flag No injuries were reported.

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