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Chemical leak forces Toledo evacuations
A chemical plume from an industrial tank forces hundreds to evacuate and thousands to shelter in place in Toledo, Ohio.
In brief
A chemical plume from an industrial tank forces hundreds to evacuate and thousands to shelter in place in Toledo, Ohio. A chemical leak at MC Tank terminal in Toledo, Ohio forced evacuations within one mile and shelter-in-place orders within three miles, with officials warning the tank could become explosive within…
Chemical plume erupts in Toledo
A massive chemical leak at MC Tank terminal in Toledo, Ohio forced evacuations and shelter-in-place orders. A plume of smoke full of chemicals erupted from the facility at 1266 Progress Ave.
Evacuation zones and the explosive risk
Toledo Fire and Rescue ordered everyone within one mile of the terminal to evacuate and everyone within three miles to shelter in place.
“There is still concern that the tank is emitting this chemical, and it has the potential within 12 hours of the incident to be explosive.”
Zones reduced, schools closed
By Wednesday, Toledo officials reduced the evacuation zone to half a mile and lifted orders beyond that.The chemical involved is glycidyl methacrylate, used to make plastics, paints and coatings.Toledo public schools were closed Wednesday.
In short
A chemical leak at MC Tank terminal in Toledo, Ohio forced evacuations within one mile and shelter-in-place orders within three miles, with officials warning the tank could become explosive within twelve hours.
