Hazmat crews respond to Coca-Cola facility in Downey after ammonia leak; building evacuated

Tuesday, October 24, 2023
DOWNEY, Calif. (KABC) -- Authorities responded to a hazmat situation at the Coca-Cola factory in Downey Tuesday morning after an ammonia leak.

The hazardous material leak was reported at the bottling facility on Lakewood Boulevard around 5 a.m., according to the Downey Police Department.

Everyone inside the facility was evacuated. No injuries were reported.

Authorities said there was no threat to the community.



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