Shelter-in-Place Order Lifted After Hydrochloric Acid Leak Cleaned Up

All roadways are open, and the shelter-in-place order for zone KRN-421 has been lifted.

The leak stopped after the level of material in the tank fell below the puncture. The spill was neutralized, and the scene was left in the care of the facility and Kern County Environmental Health.

Facility personnel transferred material from the tank into separate containers and took steps to neutralize the spill. The HazMat team prepared to assist with a rescue if needed and developed a backup plan to stop the leak.

Residents within the affected area are advised to go indoors, close doors and windows, and avoid using air conditioning, and to prepare to remain self-sufficient until contacted by emergency personnel.

Exposure to the chemical may cause severe burns to the skin or eyes, while vapors can be highly irritating and corrosive.

The shelter-in-place area is north of Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway, south of East California Avenue, east of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, and west of Mount Vernon Avenue.

A hydrochloric acid leak prompted a shelter-in-place alert Wednesday for part of east Bakersfield, according to the Kern County Fire Department via ReadyKern.

Citizen has not received any additional details. Do you have information? Comment in the chat or tap to go live from a safe distance.

It's unclear if there are any injuries or illnesses.

Six firefighting units, including a HazMat team, are currently on scene to investigate.

PulsePoint has provided a more accurate location.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 1903 Virginia Ave.

However, if hypochlorous acid is mixed with an incorrect substance, it can create potentially lethal levels of chlorine gas.

When manufactured in a commercial facility, hypochlorous acid does exactly the same thing as the kind your body makes—it kills germs and reduces inflammation.

Citizen contributor @BrandonABarraza on scene reports firefighters are investigating a possible hypochlorous acid spill.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Virginia Ave & Beverly Dr.

A fire truck is at the scene of a reported hazmat situation.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 401 Beverly Dr.

All roadways are open, and the shelter-in-place order for zone KRN-421 has been lifted.

The leak stopped after the level of material in the tank fell below the puncture. The spill was neutralized, and the scene was left in the care of the facility and Kern County Environmental Health.

Facility personnel transferred material from the tank into separate containers and took steps to neutralize the spill. The HazMat team prepared to assist with a rescue if needed and developed a backup plan to stop the leak.

Residents within the affected area are advised to go indoors, close doors and windows, and avoid using air conditioning, and to prepare to remain self-sufficient until contacted by emergency personnel.

Exposure to the chemical may cause severe burns to the skin or eyes, while vapors can be highly irritating and corrosive.

The shelter-in-place area is north of Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway, south of East California Avenue, east of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, and west of Mount Vernon Avenue.

A hydrochloric acid leak prompted a shelter-in-place alert Wednesday for part of east Bakersfield, according to the Kern County Fire Department via ReadyKern.

Citizen has not received any additional details. Do you have information? Comment in the chat or tap to go live from a safe distance.

It's unclear if there are any injuries or illnesses.

Six firefighting units, including a HazMat team, are currently on scene to investigate.

PulsePoint has provided a more accurate location.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 1903 Virginia Ave.

However, if hypochlorous acid is mixed with an incorrect substance, it can create potentially lethal levels of chlorine gas.

When manufactured in a commercial facility, hypochlorous acid does exactly the same thing as the kind your body makes—it kills germs and reduces inflammation.

Citizen contributor @BrandonABarraza on scene reports firefighters are investigating a possible hypochlorous acid spill.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Virginia Ave & Beverly Dr.

A fire truck is at the scene of a reported hazmat situation.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 401 Beverly Dr.

All roadways are open, and the shelter-in-place order for zone KRN-421 has been lifted.

The leak stopped after the level of material in the tank fell below the puncture. The spill was neutralized, and the scene was left in the care of the facility and Kern County Environmental Health.

Facility personnel transferred material from the tank into separate containers and took steps to neutralize the spill. The HazMat team prepared to assist with a rescue if needed and developed a backup plan to stop the leak.

Residents within the affected area are advised to go indoors, close doors and windows, and avoid using air conditioning, and to prepare to remain self-sufficient until contacted by emergency personnel.

Exposure to the chemical may cause severe burns to the skin or eyes, while vapors can be highly irritating and corrosive.

The shelter-in-place area is north of Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway, south of East California Avenue, east of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, and west of Mount Vernon Avenue.

A hydrochloric acid leak prompted a shelter-in-place alert Wednesday for part of east Bakersfield, according to the Kern County Fire Department via ReadyKern.

Citizen has not received any additional details. Do you have information? Comment in the chat or tap to go live from a safe distance.

It's unclear if there are any injuries or illnesses.

Six firefighting units, including a HazMat team, are currently on scene to investigate.

PulsePoint has provided a more accurate location.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 1903 Virginia Ave.

However, if hypochlorous acid is mixed with an incorrect substance, it can create potentially lethal levels of chlorine gas.

When manufactured in a commercial facility, hypochlorous acid does exactly the same thing as the kind your body makes—it kills germs and reduces inflammation.

Citizen contributor @BrandonABarraza on scene reports firefighters are investigating a possible hypochlorous acid spill.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Virginia Ave & Beverly Dr.

A fire truck is at the scene of a reported hazmat situation.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 401 Beverly Dr.

All roadways are open, and the shelter-in-place order for zone KRN-421 has been lifted.

The leak stopped after the level of material in the tank fell below the puncture. The spill was neutralized, and the scene was left in the care of the facility and Kern County Environmental Health.

Facility personnel transferred material from the tank into separate containers and took steps to neutralize the spill. The HazMat team prepared to assist with a rescue if needed and developed a backup plan to stop the leak.

Residents within the affected area are advised to go indoors, close doors and windows, and avoid using air conditioning, and to prepare to remain self-sufficient until contacted by emergency personnel.

Exposure to the chemical may cause severe burns to the skin or eyes, while vapors can be highly irritating and corrosive.

The shelter-in-place area is north of Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway, south of East California Avenue, east of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, and west of Mount Vernon Avenue.

A hydrochloric acid leak prompted a shelter-in-place alert Wednesday for part of east Bakersfield, according to the Kern County Fire Department via ReadyKern.

Citizen has not received any additional details. Do you have information? Comment in the chat or tap to go live from a safe distance.

It's unclear if there are any injuries or illnesses.

Six firefighting units, including a HazMat team, are currently on scene to investigate.

PulsePoint has provided a more accurate location.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 1903 Virginia Ave.

However, if hypochlorous acid is mixed with an incorrect substance, it can create potentially lethal levels of chlorine gas.

When manufactured in a commercial facility, hypochlorous acid does exactly the same thing as the kind your body makes—it kills germs and reduces inflammation.

Citizen contributor @BrandonABarraza on scene reports firefighters are investigating a possible hypochlorous acid spill.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Virginia Ave & Beverly Dr.

A fire truck is at the scene of a reported hazmat situation.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 401 Beverly Dr.

All roadways are open, and the shelter-in-place order for zone KRN-421 has been lifted.

The leak stopped after the level of material in the tank fell below the puncture. The spill was neutralized, and the scene was left in the care of the facility and Kern County Environmental Health.

Facility personnel transferred material from the tank into separate containers and took steps to neutralize the spill. The HazMat team prepared to assist with a rescue if needed and developed a backup plan to stop the leak.

Residents within the affected area are advised to go indoors, close doors and windows, and avoid using air conditioning, and to prepare to remain self-sufficient until contacted by emergency personnel.

Exposure to the chemical may cause severe burns to the skin or eyes, while vapors can be highly irritating and corrosive.

The shelter-in-place area is north of Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway, south of East California Avenue, east of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, and west of Mount Vernon Avenue.

A hydrochloric acid leak prompted a shelter-in-place alert Wednesday for part of east Bakersfield, according to the Kern County Fire Department via ReadyKern.

Citizen has not received any additional details. Do you have information? Comment in the chat or tap to go live from a safe distance.

It's unclear if there are any injuries or illnesses.

Six firefighting units, including a HazMat team, are currently on scene to investigate.

PulsePoint has provided a more accurate location.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 1903 Virginia Ave.

However, if hypochlorous acid is mixed with an incorrect substance, it can create potentially lethal levels of chlorine gas.

When manufactured in a commercial facility, hypochlorous acid does exactly the same thing as the kind your body makes—it kills germs and reduces inflammation.

Citizen contributor @BrandonABarraza on scene reports firefighters are investigating a possible hypochlorous acid spill.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Virginia Ave & Beverly Dr.

A fire truck is at the scene of a reported hazmat situation.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 401 Beverly Dr.