California Finally Declares State Of Emergency Over Methane Leak That Forced Evacuation Of Thousands

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By Mike GaworeckiJan 8, 2016, 6:08 pm132 pts
Methane first started leaking from Southern California Gas Co.’s Aliso Canyon storage facility on October 23, two and a half months ago. More than 2,300 homes have been evacuated in nearby Porter Ranch, a suburb of Los Angeles, and many more people are reportedly applying for help relocating after suffering…

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