"Mass Evacuation in West Whittier as Gas Cloud Threatens Homes"
Dozens of homes in West Whittier were evacuated due to a natural gas leak, with about 75 people from 32 homes being asked to leave. The leak was caused by a broken main, and gas continued to leak from the pipe for several hours. Residents were allowed to return home after evaluation, and the cause of the leak is still under investigation. Public utility crews are working on repairing the damage.