Chemical Emission Incident in Southern California Prompts Evacuations: Updates on La Habra Police Department Response
An unidentified chemical emission in Southern California led to evacuations on Tuesday, as reported by the La Habra Police Department. The incident occurred at 503 South Cypress Street in La Habra, within an industrial park. Shepard Bros., a company specializing in compliance consulting and sanitation advisory services, is located at the address. The Los Angeles County Fire Department established a 1-mile evacuation radius, affecting areas west of Euclid Street to Harbor Boulevard and Cypress Street between La Habra Boulevard and Lambert Road.
The specific chemical or chemicals responsible for the emission have not been identified as of 12:15 p.m. No further information has been released at this time. The situation is ongoing, and updates will be provided as they become available.
This is a developing situation, and more details may emerge. Stay tuned for further updates on the incident in Southern California.