Ventura Evacuations Due to Hydrocarbon and Methane Leak

Residents in Ventura, California, have been ordered to evacuate due to potentially dangerous levels of hydrocarbon vapors and methane gas detected in the sewer system. The evacuation order impacts homes along Bayshore Avenue, Marina Park, and surrounding areas, with an early pickup request issued for students at Pierpont Elementary School. The leaks, discovered earlier in the week, have been traced to an underground contamination source near Monmouth Way and a property near a sewer line. Authorities continue to investigate and mitigate the vapor caused by the leaks. First responders and hazmat teams are on the scene, and residents are advised to avoid the area. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.