BEAR VALLEY SPRINGS, California A sinkhole opened Monday in the 24000 block of Martingale Way. Officials said it is about 6 feet on each side and about 6 feet deep. The CSD Water Department responded to assess the damage and take steps to prevent further erosion. It's unknown when the road will reopen. https://bakersfieldnow.com/news/local/sinkhole-closes-section-of-martingale-way-in-bear-valley-springs

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Salina Cruz, Mexico At least 6 people were reportedly injured after a powerful explosion followed by a fire struck at the refinery in Oaxaca, Mexico on Monday night, May 11. The blast took place at the Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) facility in Salina Cruz, according to local media reports. The loud explosion has shocked residents living near the refinery. According to Manuel Alberto Maza, Director of Civil Protection for Oaxaca, the incident occurred at around 8:30 pm on Monday (Mexico local time) in the cooling tower of the Hydros II plant. Speaking to NMás, he said the initial report confirmed 6 people are injured, including 3 Pemex employees and 3 workers from a private company. Authorities said firefighters from the refinery managed to bring the blaze under control within 20 min, and there was no danger to nearby residential areas. https://www.lokmattimes.com/international/salina-cruz-blast-6-injured-in-explosion-and-fire-at-oaxaca-pemex-refinery-in-mexico-a517/amp/