An industrial accident occurred at a cement plant in Yreka, leading to a dust cloud that prompted officials to ask residents to stay indoors. Shortly after 8:30 a.m., residents were instructed to shelter in place due to airborne cement particles. The alert was lifted in less than an hour as the cloud dissipated. Residents were told to keep AC units off, close doors and windows, and limit outdoor activities. Officials stated that any settled particles were safe to wash away, and further information would be forthcoming regarding the incident.
The cement plant in Yreka experienced an incident that created an airborne dust cloud, prompting temporary shelter-in-place orders for residents in the area.
Residents were advised to turn off AC units, keep doors and windows closed, and limit outdoor activities due to airborne cement particles.
The shelter-in-place order was issued for less than an hour as a precaution. The particles posed potential hazards in large concentrations, but the cloud dissipated quickly.
Siskiyou County officials reassured residents that settled particles were safe to wash away, and more information would be released regarding the incident.
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