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Hazardous chemical release prompts evacuation order near Ohio-Michigan border
ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4 • • general
Key Points:
- Ohio officials issued evacuation orders for residents within a one-mile radius of a hazardous materials spill in northern Toledo near the Michigan-Ohio border, with the release described as a chemical irritant causing potential burning of eyes, nose, mouth, and skin.
- The spill, ongoing as of early Wednesday morning, originated near 1050 Progress Ave., close to Sterling Pipe & Tube, though the facility's involvement remains unclear.
- By 4:24 a.m., authorities expanded precautions by ordering residents within a three-mile radius to shelter in place, advising them to close windows and doors, turn off ventilation, and keep pets indoors.
- Temporary shelters have been established at Shoreland Elementary School and the Meijer parking lot, supported by the Red Cross and local transit for displaced residents.
- Foggy conditions have complicated assessment efforts, but no injuries have been reported; symptoms of exposure may include headache, dizziness, nausea, and vomiting.
