Methane leak prompts evacuation order north of Wasco
Jan 23, 2026
A methane gas leak has caused an evacuation order of areas just north of Wasco, Friday morning.According to a Facebook post from ReadyKern, the Kern County Sheriff's Office says the gas leak has become a threat to areas north of
Wasco. There is an evacuation order for the area 902-Wasco Wellhead HazMat 012326.Per the post, methane can cause dizziness, fatigue, nausea, and even death. There is also the possibility of permanent brain damage from severe lack of oxygen.To view the map of the impacted area, click this link.This is a developing story.Stay in Touch with Us Anytime, Anywhere: Download Our Free App for Apple and Android Sign Up for Our Daily E-mail Newsletter Like Us on Facebook Follow Us on Instagram Subscribe to Us on YouTube
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