A power outage occurred at a chemical plant, resulting in black smoke and unusual flaring. The facility, which experienced the outage, is taking steps to restore power safely. Air monitoring is currently underway to assess the situation.
Officials have stated that they do not believe the incident will affect the surrounding area at this time. The company operating the facility also expects a quick and safe resolution, with no expected impact on nearby residents. Further information about the incident and its status can be found through official updates from the City of Pasadena and the facility's operator, which will continue to monitor the situation.
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