Chemical leak at Southern California factory prompts evacuations

Emergency crews responded Tuesday to a chemical leak at a factory in La Habra, Southern California, which prompted nearby residents to temporarily shelter in place.



The incident was reported at 11:53 a.m. local time in the 500 block of South Cypress Street of La Habra.



Responding firefighters found an industrial chemical manufacturing facility with an orange smoke plume rising from the roof.



A 1.6-km evacuation zone was established around the facility, according to the fire department.



Hazardous materials teams from the department entered the facility and brought the leak under control.



The plume subsequently dissipated, the department said. The evacuation order was lifted by Tuesday afternoon. La Habra Police Department continued to monitor air quality in the area and said there is no "active risk" to residents.