Chemical leak closes sidewalks at Lorena and Whittier


A report of a hazardous materials incident at Lorena and Whittier, where a chemical leak caused a strong odor. The area near the intersection is taped off to keep pedestrians away.
Audio|Source: Los Angeles City Fire
02:20
Transcript:
Just do on one go. Hey, can you give me a side of what you guys got over there? Yeah, we got a challenge in of, looks like a rock sign that was off-gapping for security. I got video of it right now we can get there. The north side of lorina, the south side lorraine up in the area section takes off. It's not off-gasties now, but it is still a strong odor. about 10 minutes. (name withheld). Also, they gave us CAC 14, but I'm going to put you over to 14. I'm going to put you over to 14. intersection of Lorena and Whittier about 30 to 40 feet taped off for pedestrians. We have a skilled to be organic hydroperoxide that was offgassing earlier. Strong odor in the air. We are downwind right now south of Whittier Boulevard. south of Whittier about a block out stages we have again the sidewalks taped off for pedestrian traffic you can cancel light force take back attack
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Location mentioned:
Lorena / Whittier, Los Angeles, CA 90023
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