Contra Costa County (BCN) -- Contra Costa County hazardous materials officials said Sunday that  a gas leak in a water tank at a ConocoPhillips refinery in Rodeo has been contained.
     

The leak in the 1.5-million gallon tank containing sulfur-water
was first reported Friday morning at about 7 a.m., when a 35-foot rupture in
the tank allowed sulfur-smelling gas to leak into the surrounding
neighborhood, said Steve Morioka, assistant director of the county's
hazardous materials program.
     

At least 10 people reported nausea, throat irritation and
respiratory symptoms due to the gas leak.
     

The leak was sealed off early Sunday morning, Morioka said, and a
health advisory that was issued on Friday was lowered at about 8:30 a.m.
     

The incident remains under investigation, and crews are continuing
to monitor air quality in the area.

 

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