Chemical Cloud Hanging Over Pleasant Hill Storage Facility
The release apparently happened when people were attempting to steal gas from vehicles in the lot.During the attempted theft, unknown chemicals were poured from their containers and possibly mixed with gasoline, creating a hovering chemical-type cloud, police said.
The cloud had a chemical odor and there were reports of respiratory irritation.Firefighters and hazardous materials teams responded to investigate the cloud and residents in the area were advised to shelter in place.
An investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Pleasant Hill Police Department at (925) 288-4630.
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