BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The evacuation order for area of Phillips Road and Palm Avenue, near the Wasco-Kern County Airport, was lifted after a report of a methane gas leak Friday morning.
According to ReadyKern, a Methane gas release was a threat to areas North of Wasco. As of 1 p.m., the evacuation order was lifted.
It said, “Methane gas displaces oxygen, and can cause dizziness, fatigue, nausea, collapse, or even death from asphyxiation at high levels, with potential for permanent brain damage from severe lack of oxygen.”
An evacuation order has been issued for area of Phillips Road and Palm Avenue, near the Wasco-Kern County Airport, after a report of a methane gas leak. PHOTO: ProtectGensys
According to the CHP’s website, at around 9:37 a.m., traffic control was requested for a hard closure as firefighters were in the area of Phillips Road and Palm Avenue for an oil well fire that was releasing methane gas.
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According to Kern County Public Works, roads in the area were closed but has since reopened.