Steam release at Puna Geothermal Venture plant

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The Puna Geothermal Venture Plant on Monday reported a steam release from the plant’s reinjection system at 7:30 a.m., according to Hawaii County Civil Defense.

The Puna Geothermal Venture Plant on Monday reported a steam release from the plant’s reinjection system at 7:30 a.m., according to Hawaii County Civil Defense.

The event lasted about one minute and no release of hydrogen sulfide was noted, according to Civil Defense.

Emergency crews are at the scene investigating. No action or evacuation is needed, according to Civil Defense.