BREAKING NEWS: Gasoline Spill at the South Pasadena Border

Incident occurred about 3 p.m., according to Pasadena Fire Department spokeswoman Lisa Derderian.

PHOTO: Frank Hegyi | The South Pasadenan News | Sunday evening gasoline spill in Pasadena, bordering South Pasadenan at Glenarm & Arroyo Parkway

A car hit a gas pump at the 76 station located on the corner of Glenarm Street & Arroyo Parkway – the entrance of the 110 Freeway.

PHOTO: Frank Hegyi | The South Pasadenan News | Sunday evening gasoline spill in Pasadena, bordering South Pasadenan at Glenarm & Arroyo Parkway

Pasadena authorities reported more than 1,300 gallons of gasoline was spilled and is draining into the Alhambra wash.  People in the area reported a strong gasoline odor on border of San Marino and South Pasadena.

Residents were advised to stay indoors and keep all windows and doors closed.

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Hazmat was on the scene, and the spill was contained.  The incident is expected to last about 6 hours.

If anyone is experiencing severe illness is advised to call 911.

 

PHOTO: Frank Hegyi | The South Pasadenan News | Sunday evening gasoline spill in Pasadena, bordering South Pasadenan at Glenarm & Arroyo Parkway