# 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.
- Title: Chemical leak forces Toledo evacuations · Cbsnews | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Cbsnews — https://cbsnews.com/news/hazardous-materials-evacuation-shelter-in-place-orders-toledo
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.