Von Quednow, Cindy (November 18, 2014) "Santa Paula chemical explosion causes injuries, evacuations, road closures" Ventura County Star Rocha, Veronica (November 18, 2014) "2 dozen treated after truck explodes; chemical hits air, ignites" Los Angeles Times The incident evolved into a disaster when later in the morning additional materials began to burn and explode, which resulted in a 3 miles and the closing of Highway 126.