Methane gas leak in Wasco under control: KCFD

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- A methane gas leak that prompted an evacuation in Wasco is now under control, according to the Kern County Fire Department. A methane gas well caught fire in a remote area around 9:30 a.m. in Wasco near Palm Avenue and Phillips Road. An evacuation order was issued for a half mile [...]