# Toledo chemical leak forces hundreds from homes

> A fiery leak of industrial chemical from a tank in Ohio has sent residents to hospital with burning eyes and lungs, and officials are letting it vent rather than risk an explosion.
- Title: Toledo chemical leak forces hundreds from homes · CBS News
- Summary: A fiery leak of industrial chemical from a tank in Ohio has sent residents to hospital with burning eyes and lungs, and officials are letting it vent rather…
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- Source: CBS News — https://cbsnews.com/news/toledo-chemical-leak-evacuations-symptoms
- Author: Lana  Zak
- Published: 2026-10-22T14:20:19+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: toledo, ohio, chemical leak, mc tank, glycidyl methacrylate, evacuation, hazmat, news
## Leak began Tuesday in Toledo
Hundreds of residents in Toledo, Ohio remain evacuated from homes as officials work to resolve a fiery chemical leak that began Tuesday from an MC Tank facility.
## Officials vent chemicals instead of stopping leak
Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz said the potential for explosion made it too dangerous for first responders to approach the five thousand five hundred gallon tank.One first responder sustained injuries.
## Residents report burning eyes, lungs and nausea
The leaked substance is glycidyl methacrylate, an industrial chemical used in plastics, paints and coatings.Residents report burning in eyes, lungs and sinuses, headaches and nausea.One hospital is treating thirty five patients.

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## Key takeaway

Hundreds evacuated from Toledo, Ohio after a five thousand five hundred gallon tank leaked glycidyl methacrylate; officials are venting the chemical rather than risk explosion.