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Added on the 08/01/2016 08:59:13 - Copyright : Reuters EN
Four months after a leak of gas released millions of tons of methane in California, the first health issues are starting to emerge. Adriana Sanches' sons are having respiratory difficulties for which doctors can't give a clear diagnosis.
One of the the largest gas leaks in U.S. history was permanently sealed this week in California, Reuters reported, citing state regulators.
An infrared video shot by environmental group 'Earthworks' allegedly shows the extent of the gas leak affecting the Porter Rancho community near Los Angeles. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
A state of emergency has been declared in California due to a methane gas leak that has been sickening nearby residents for more than two months. Rough cut (no reporter narration).
Southern California Gas Co. estimates the natural gas leak in Porter Ranch, which began on Oct. 23, could take months to fix, the Los Angeles Times reported.