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Porter Ranch Gas Leak
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Porter Ranch gas leak.
A massive well of natural gas continues to leak at the Southern California Gas Company's Alison Canyon Natural Gas Storage Facility in the hills above the community of Porter Ranch. The gas has caused numerous health concerns including headaches, nausea, and dizziness. 2500 residents have temporarily moved out and another 4000 are waiting for temporary housing. The leak is expected to be capped in 3 to 4 months due to technical problems and fire possibilities. The well has been leaking gas in the the atmosphere since October 23, 2015. The well is releasing 1200 tons of methane a day in to the atmosphere.
A massive well of natural gas continues to leak at the Southern California Gas Company's Alison Canyon Natural Gas Storage Facility in the hills above the community of Porter Ranch. The gas has caused numerous health concerns including headaches, nausea, and dizziness. 2500 residents have temporarily moved out and another 4000 are waiting for temporary housing. The leak is expected to be capped in 3 to 4 months due to technical problems and fire possibilities. The well has been leaking gas in the the atmosphere since October 23, 2015. The well is releasing 1200 tons of methane a day in to the atmosphere.
