Ladera Ranch CA has two abandoned oil wells underground could be leaking carcinogenic benzene and deadly hydrogen sulfide H2S gas one near Poets Park.
VIDEO above: Ladera Ranch CA has two abandoned oil wells sitting deep drilled underground that could be leaking carcinogenic benzene and deadly hydrogen sulfide H2S gas, one is near a kids playground at Poets Park . I first warned of these very potential deadly problems back on July 25, 2026 . ABC Local News : Abandoned oil and orphan wells in California frequently leak hazardous gases like methane, benzene , and hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) into nearby neighborhoods. ABC News partnered with six owned and affiliated stations as part of the reporting project: KABC, KAKE, KFSN, KMGH, KTRK, and WRTV. Studies have shown that leaking abandoned wells typically emit methane -- a highly combustible and potent greenhouse gas. But they can also leak c arcinogenic benzene , as well as hydrogen sulfide or H2S , an extremely deadly gas that can kill humans even during short exposures. LADERA RANCH OIL WELLS; I SENT NEWS TIP TO LA TIMES on Saturday Aug 29th, 2026 at 2:34 PST. ----- Forwa...