Monkeys Escape BioLab & California Burns

Leak Project
Incident Overview: On November 6, 2024, 43 rhesus macaque monkeys escaped from the Alpha Genesis research facility in Yemassee, South Carolina. The escape occurred due to a caretaker failing to secure an enclosure door. Public Advisory: Authorities have advised residents to keep doors and windows closed and to report any monkey sightings to 911. The monkeys are described as "skittish" and should not be approached. Health and Safety: Alpha Genesis CEO Greg Westergaard stated that the escaped monkeys are young females weighing up to seven pounds and have not been used for testing, posing no health risk to the public. Previous Incidents: This is not the first escape from Alpha Genesis. In 2018, the U.S.
Department of Agriculture fined the facility $12,600 for violations, including previous monkey escapes.
ARS TECHNICA California Wildfires: Mountain Fire Fire Details: The Mountain Fire ignited on November 6, 2024, near Somis in Ventura County, California. As of November 8, it has burned approximately 20,630 acres and is 14% contained. Evacuations and Impact:
Evacuation orders have been issued for multiple zones, affecting residents in areas north of East Los Angeles Avenue/Hwy 118, west of Balcom Canyon Road, and east of La Vista Avenue. The fire has destroyed at least 104 homes. ABC7
Public Safety Measures: Residents are encouraged to register for emergency alerts and monitor official sources for updates. Evacuation shelters have been established, including Padre Serra Parish in Camarillo.