Health advisory lifted after Dow Chemical release in Pittsburg

PITTSBURG, Calif. (KGO) -- A Public Health Advisory has been lifted after a Level 2 chemical release at the Dow Chemical plant in Pittsburg.

It happened just before 3 a.m. Dow said the chemical can irritate people, and that could lead to problems like watery eyes, sore throats, and breathing issues. A Contra Costa County hazardous materials team is on the scene to deal with the release.

The advisory was impacting residents in Pittsburg and Antioch.