CONEJO VALLEY: BRIEFLY : SMOKE PROMPTS THEATER EVACUATION.SIMI VALLEY Simi Valley (sē`mē, sĭm`ē), city (1990 pop. 100,217), Ventura co., SW Calif. in an oil, fruit, and farm region; laid out 1887, inc. 1969. - Moviegoers were evacuated from the Edwards Cinemas at Mountain Gate Plaza on Tuesday after smoke started pouring from air conditioning vents in the theaters. Three engines from the Ventura County Fire Department Not to be confused with Ventura Fire Department. The Ventura County Fire Department (VCFD) provides fire protection and emergency response services for the unincorporated areas of Ventura County, California, and for six other cities within the county. converged on the seven-theater movie complex at about 1:45 p.m. after about 40 customers had been ushered out. By 2:30 p.m. firefighters had determined that two air conditioning units on the roof of Edwards Cinemas had emitted smoke that was then blown through cool air vents in the theaters. Firefighters turned off the units, which will be checked by maintenance personnel. ?13Daily News Hazardous waste Hazardous waste Any solid, liquid, or gaseous waste materials that, if improperly managed or disposed of, may pose substantial hazards to human health and the environment. Every industrial country in the world has had problems with managing hazardous wastes. pickups scheduled SIMI VALLEY - Appointments are now being scheduled for residents to drop off household hazardous waste Household hazardous waste (HHW) is the term for common household chemicals and substances for which the owner no longer has a use. Exhibiting many of the same dangerous characteristics as fully regulated hazardous waste, HHW is not regulated by the EPA. at the Oct. 4 roundup. Appointments are limited and on a first-come, first-served basis through Sept. 30. Household hazardous wastes that may be dropped off include cleaners, pool chemicals, weed killers, insecticides, fertilizers, photographic chemicals, auto and furniture polishes, and florescent flo·res·cence n. A condition, time, or period of flowering. See Synonyms at bloom1. [New Latin fl light bulbs. Quantities are limited to a maximum of 15 gallons of liquid or 125 pounds of solid material. For an appointment and more information, call the Community Services Department at 583-6321. ?13Daily News |
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