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Chemical Leak in Toledo Prompts Evacuations and Shelter-in-Place Order
A chemical release at MC Tank Transport in Toledo, Ohio, prompted emergency orders late Tuesday.
Officials ordered people within one mile of the facility to evacuate and later told people within three miles to shelter indoors.
The company identified the chemical as glycidyl methacrylate, used in some plastics, paints and coatings.
Fire officials said a chemical was in the air, and a moving plume reduced visibility on roads.
People in the wider area were told to close windows and doors and turn off ventilation that draws in outside air.
Two school districts canceled classes, and buses and the Red Cross were helping people leave the affected area.
The fire department is directing the response, and the company said it had brought in additional emergency resources.
A hazardous-material release at MC Tank Transport Inc. in north Toledo prompted evacuations and a shelter-in-place order.
Toledo Fire & Rescue ordered people within one mile of the facility to evacuate and later told people within three miles to shelter in place.
The company identified the chemical as glycidyl methacrylate, used in certain plastics, paints and coatings.
Toledo Public Schools and Washington Local Schools canceled classes for the day.
The plume reduced visibility on roadways, and nearby railroads and some streets were shut down.
- Who
- Toledo residents and businesses near MC Tank Transport were affected; Toledo Fire & Rescue directed the response.
- What
- A hazardous-material release led to evacuations, a shelter-in-place order and school cancellations.
- When
- The leak was reported around 10:48 p.m. Tuesday; the shelter-in-place order was added around 4:00 a.m. Wednesday.
- Where
- MC Tank Transport Inc. on Progress Avenue in north Toledo, Ohio.
- Why
- The release involved glycidyl methacrylate, according to the company.
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A hazardous-material release was reported at MC Tank Transport.
Toledo Fire & Rescue added a shelter-in-place order covering a three-mile area.
Toledo Public Schools and Washington Local Schools canceled classes for the day.
- Evacuation zone
- One-mile radius
- Shelter-in-place zone
- Three-mile radius
- Facility
- MC Tank Transport Inc., Progress Avenue, Toledo
- Chemical
- Glycidyl methacrylate
- Schools
- Toledo Public Schools and Washington Local Schools canceled classes
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tank was leaking on the ground outside the facility.
Our immediate and overriding concern is the safety of area residents, emergency responders and our employees.