Delano, CA – Residents south of Delano were ordered to shelter indoors Thursday following an ammonia leak near the Titan Cold Storage facility, according to the Kern County Sheriff’s Office.
The alert, issued just before noon, affects an area within a half-mile radius of the Titan Cold Storage site at 2121 S. Browning Road. Officials warned that exposure to ammonia could cause severe burns, coughing, and respiratory distress, and advised residents to shut windows, lock doors, and remain indoors until further notice.
According to the sheriff’s office and ReadyKern, emergency crews are on scene monitoring air quality and containment efforts. The affected zone, labeled “2902-Titan-Shelter-In-Place,” includes rural and agricultural properties south of the city.
The National Weather Service Hanford office also amplified the warning online, sharing a map showing the impacted zone and advising nearby residents to follow official ReadyKern updates for instructions.
Residents are urged not to attempt to leave the area unless directed by emergency personnel. For emergencies, call 9-1-1, and for ongoing updates visit facebook.com/ReadyKern.
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