Natural gas smell in Santa Ana due to a routine refinery burn-off in Seal Beach

Santa Ana School Police Department

Advisory: Smell of natural gas in some areas of Santa Ana. This is a natural burn-off and not a cause for concern.

This is an important message from the Santa Ana Unified School District. We have been informed by the Orange County Fire Authority that residents may be experiencing a smell of natural gas in certain areas of the city due to a routine procedure at a refinery in Seal Beach.

Normally, the procedure would not leave a smell; however, due to the low cloud cover this morning, the gas is unable to pass through. We have been assured that there is no immediate danger or need to evacuate students.

We are staying in close communication with the Orange County Fire Authority and if any new developments occur, we will update you. Thank you for your time, and enjoy the rest of your day.

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Art Pedroza Editor

Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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