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California Gas Leak ‘Capped’ Temporarily Say Gas Company

The gas leak in Porter Ranch, California has been temporarily capped, according to the Southern California Gas Company.  Thousands of residents have had to evacuate their homes since the leak began last October, with huge numbers of residents complaining of illnesses linked to the gas leak at the utility’s Aliso Canyon facility. NBC reports: Residents complained of headaches, nausea, nosebleeds and other symptoms. Public health officials blame the ailments on an odorant added to the gas and have said there shouldn’t be long-term health problems.

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