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Small business owners impacted by East LA oil spill
An oil pipeline rupture in East Los Angeles caused by a communications crew striking the line led to a major intersection closure and environmental contamination, impacting local small businesses with significant financial losses. Health officials confirmed the leak is controlled but warned of potential odor recurrence during cleanup, while authorities work to reopen the area.
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East Los AngelesplaceEast Cesar ChavezplaceNorth Eastern AvenuesplaceLos Angeles RiverplaceMi Casita PoblanaorganizationLos Lagos MariscosorganizationLos Angeles Department of Public HealthorganizationLA County Department of Public HealthorganizationSuzy GaytanpersonMartin ChavezpersonDr. Muntu DavispersonLA County Supervisor Hilda Solispersonoil pipeline rupturetopic