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Chemical leak forces evacuation for one-mile radius in Toledo
WXYZ Channel 7 • • nation
Key Points:
- Families within a one-mile radius of the Sterling Pipe and Tube Facility in northern Toledo have been ordered to evacuate following a HAZMAT chemical leak reported just after 9:30 p.m.
- The EPA identified the leaked chemical as an adhesive coating resin, which is not highly toxic but can cause irritation to the eyes, skin, and respiratory system.
- A shelter-in-place order is in effect for a three-mile radius around 1050 Progress Ave, with residents advised to keep windows and doors closed and turn off ventilation systems.
- Fire officials noted dense fog and minimal wind are reducing visibility in the area, complicating the situation; a nearby Meijer store is serving as an emergency shelter location.
