The spill was apparently caused by a car striking a pump at the gas station, and the emergency shutoff not working properly. The incident happened around 5 p.m. at a 76 station near Glen Arm and Arroyo.
The drain empties into the Alhambra Wash. Local residents reported a strong odor from the spill.
A county hazmat team responded to supervise cleanup operations. In the meantime, residents were advised to stay indoors and keep their windows closed.
The city of San Marino tweeted out a map of the affected area.
A gas station at Glen Arm and Arroyo in the City of Pasadena had a spill of 800 to 1,000 gallons of gasoline into the storm drain. This is the preliminary affected area: pic.twitter.com/5XsXFmuKaf
— City of San Marino (@CityofSanMarino) December 20, 2021
Gasoline spill in Pasadena has drained into Alhambra wash. All residents residing along the wash are advised to stay inside, & close all windows.
Residents may notice an odor. LA county hazmat crews, Pasadena fire, Alhambra Fire personnel & other area resources are on scene. pic.twitter.com/XPm0SKOqwA— City of Alhambra (@cityofalhambra) December 20, 2021
Residents were told the odor from the spill could last at least six hours.
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