The Week

FACT CHECK: Were gas clouds in California due to pipeline explosion? Locals report 'loud, jet-like' sounds; almost 15,000 evacuated

Soon after the gas pipeline rupture at California's Castaic, the LA County Fire Department Station 149—nearly 2km ...

Experts say PG&E, authorities should have evacuated before Hayward gas explosion

The explosion is the latest in a series of gas-safety incidents involving PG&E, evoking memories of a 2010 blast in San Bruno ...
Opinion

What the Chevron fire tells us about failures in air quality monitoring

Under state law, refineries are required to install, operate and maintain real-time fence line air monitors. Indeed, over four hours after the Oct. 2 fire at El Segundo, Chevron’s fence line air ...
6abc News

Shocking video shows massive California building explosion after gas line rupture; 6 injured

HAYWARD, Calif. -- At least six people were taken to the hospital Thursday morning after a massive explosion caused a large fire in Hayward, California, fire officials say. The Alameda County ...