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UPDATE 12:00 p.m. : Kern County Fire officials said a 150 pound cylinder of chlorine failed and began to leak. Crews on scene are making sure the chlorine has evaporated.
This incident is at Argo Chemical, Inc.
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Kern County Firefighters are on scene of a hazmat situation at a chemical facility on Imperial Street in Shafter.
KCFD said the call came in just before 10 a.m. Wednesday morning.
According to KCFD, there are no reports of injuries.
We have a crew headed that way and will give updates as they come into the newsroom.
