Evacuations, Shelter-in-Place After Chemical Tank Leak in North Toledo; Large Plume Seen
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- Toledo Fire & Rescue ordered a 1-mile evacuation around Sterling Pipe & Tube Tuesday night after a methyl acrylate tank began leaking, then widened a shelter-in-place order to 3 miles at 4:24 a.m. The release is ongoing; no injuries or explosion have been reported, and dense fog is making the plume impossible to see.
Timeline
A helicopter is providing aerial visibility, and a drone will be flown again for further assessment.
Engine 18 is being dispatched to assist with the ongoing hazmat situation.
Dense fog and near-still air mean residents cannot tell fog from the plume by looking. Anyone outside the zones who smells an unusual odor should stay indoors, close windows and doors, and turn off ventilation that draws in outside air.
Contact the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department at 419-213-4100 with any health questions.
The release is ongoing. City officials say no injuries or explosion have been reported. The chemical is an irritant; anyone with burning eyes, nose, throat or skin should rinse the area and contact a doctor. Difficulty breathing, nausea, dizziness or confusion means the ER or 911.
Toledo Fire & Rescue expanded the shelter-in-place order to a 3-mile radius around 1050 Progress Ave at 4:24 a.m. The 1-mile evacuation order remains in effect. Evacuees can go to Shoreland Elementary School or the Meijer lot off E. Alexis, where Red Cross and TARTA buses are stationed.
The chemical plume is expected to shift further south due to changing wind direction. Dense fog will persist until 9 a.m.
Radio clips available.
Responders are instructed to remain in their vehicles while determining the new command post location.
Responders are considering relocating again due to changing conditions and a stronger chemical odor at the secondary command location.
Responders are coordinating with the Weather Service to assess fog conditions in the area.
Hazmat teams report a stronger odor at Shoreland compared to the Meijer's parking lot, though fog is also present.
Units are instructed to relocate to Shoreland School, one mile from the current location, due to the plume's movement.
Traffic is at a standstill on 75 South, with vehicles caught in the chemical plume.
Responders are working to move individuals to a safer, upwind location due to low visibility.
North Haven Avenue is reportedly safe, with minimal exposure risk. Responders are advised to use SCBA if needed.
Crews inside the evacuation zone are seeking guidance on handling incidents without necessary equipment.
Approximately 100 employees from a nearby business have evacuated to their cars and are seeking further instructions.
Responders are attempting to relocate individuals struggling with visibility due to heavy fog and smoke.
Responders are considering blocking off Detroit and Phillips due to low visibility from the smoke.
Emergency responders are coordinating to assist someone with a medical issue at a travel center within the affected area.
Responders are confirming the number of people needing assistance to evacuate the area.
The Red Cross manager is rerouting due to thick fog while trying to reach the Meijer's command post.
The Red Cross is en route and expected to arrive shortly to assist with the evacuation efforts.
A fifth bus is being sent to assist with evacuations at Meijer's.
A transport is underway from a location on Alexis to a nearby area for safety.
Crews are checking on two individuals reportedly not evacuated from a fenced area at a nearby location.
A representative from Columbia Gas and Toledo-Edison is requested for potential assistance.
Crews are staged at Benore and Matzinger, managing traffic with flares. An unlimited number of buses have been requested to assist in the evacuation process.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 5335 Enterprise Blvd.
A thermal drone is being deployed to assist with the hazmat situation.
A rapidly growing smoke cloud is reported within the plume, reaching 200 feet high. Barricades are being arranged.
Red Cross assistance is being requested, and buses are needed for evacuation support at a nearby location.
Emergency alerts are being prepared to extend evacuations south to Douglas, with considerations for Central Avenue.
Residents on Mayfair Boulevard are advised to shelter in place or evacuate west due to heavy smoke.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Mayfair Blvd.
Responders are retreating to a safer location due to the brown smoke. Barricades are being prioritized.
The chemical plume is spreading further south, becoming denser in the area near Stickney and Matzinger.
Responders are considering a shelter-in-place advisory extending to Jackman or Douglas due to the plume's reach.
Drone footage confirms flames near the tanker. Responders are coordinating to address the situation.
Responders are receiving conflicting reports about an active fire at the facility. Communication with the facility's general manager is ongoing.
A unit is conducting a recon mission to assess the plume's reach while avoiding affected areas.
Active flames have been reported from the tanker. Crews are assessing the plume's reach near Raintree Village.
Drones are being deployed to assess the situation from above.
Efforts are underway to evacuate Raintree Village, with fire department assistance being coordinated.
A Citizen user's video shows the large chemical plume spreading in the area.
Police are organizing additional crews for traffic control at Matzinger and Stickney.
The chemical has been identified as methyl acrylate, and a new command post has been set up in a nearby parking lot.
Rail traffic is being halted near the incident site to ensure safety.
Six crews are currently blocking intersections, setting up barricades at all major points for now.
A public information officer is being requested to provide media updates on sheltering in place.
Hazmat teams are deciding whether 20 employees should shelter in place or evacuate through the plume.
Police are being dispatched to prevent entry into the plume area for safety.
City lines are being notified to assist with road closures. A new command post has been set up.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 5335 Enterprise Blvd.
Responders confirm no chemical plume is present east of the overpass on Benore Road, making it a safe area.
Responders are relocating the command post to the north side of Alexis due to wind direction changes.
The wind is now blowing northwest at 5 mph, moving the chemical plume closer to responders.
Hazmat teams are clarifying the source of the leak and confirming wind direction as east to west.
Hazmat teams confirm they could not get close to the trailer but observed the off-gassing point.
Emergency notifications are being prepared for evacuation in the vicinity. The chemical plume is moving west.
Additional fire units are en route to the hazmat incident, coordinating with command on separate channels.
Railroad traffic near the incident is being considered for shutdown. Roads at Benora and Massinger are blocked.
Hazmat teams are setting up at Sickney and Matzinger to control traffic and close off nearby intersections.
Traffic is being managed as vehicles attempt to drive through restricted areas near the incident site.
The chemical plume is moving west. Responders are monitoring wind direction for any changes.
Thick smoke is visible from Alexis and Bennett, extending to nearby intersections. Traffic control assistance is requested.
Environmental Services and the EPA have been notified. Drones are being considered to assess the situation.
Police are closing additional roads at Enterprise and Alexis to manage the situation.
Hazmat teams are using temperature guns to assess the chemical plume from a safe distance.
Hazmat teams report a half-mile explosion hazard from the large spill. Police are closing additional roads nearby.
A command post and staging area are being set up to manage the incident. Emergency vehicles are rerouting to avoid the plume.
Hazmat teams confirm an inhalation hazard and are setting up safety zones and fire controls.
Radio clips available.
Police are closing nearby roads, and responders are evaluating the situation at a nearby location.
The chemical involved is identified as methyl acrylate. Evacuation of the building is underway.
Firefighters report the chemical is off-gassing at high pressure, creating visible emissions.
Emergency responders report a strong chemical smell and a large plume of smoke in the area.
A trailer is leaking an unknown chemical, creating a visible cloud in the area.
Hazmat teams and multiple emergency units are responding to the reported gas leak.
Firefighters are responding to a 911 report of a natural gas leak outdoors at Sterling Pipe & Tube.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 5335 Enterprise Blvd.
A helicopter is providing aerial visibility, and a drone will be flown again for further assessment.
Engine 18 is being dispatched to assist with the ongoing hazmat situation.
Dense fog and near-still air mean residents cannot tell fog from the plume by looking. Anyone outside the zones who smells an unusual odor should stay indoors, close windows and doors, and turn off ventilation that draws in outside air.
Contact the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department at 419-213-4100 with any health questions.
The release is ongoing. City officials say no injuries or explosion have been reported. The chemical is an irritant; anyone with burning eyes, nose, throat or skin should rinse the area and contact a doctor. Difficulty breathing, nausea, dizziness or confusion means the ER or 911.
Toledo Fire & Rescue expanded the shelter-in-place order to a 3-mile radius around 1050 Progress Ave at 4:24 a.m. The 1-mile evacuation order remains in effect. Evacuees can go to Shoreland Elementary School or the Meijer lot off E. Alexis, where Red Cross and TARTA buses are stationed.
The chemical plume is expected to shift further south due to changing wind direction. Dense fog will persist until 9 a.m.
Radio clips available.
Responders are instructed to remain in their vehicles while determining the new command post location.
Responders are considering relocating again due to changing conditions and a stronger chemical odor at the secondary command location.
Responders are coordinating with the Weather Service to assess fog conditions in the area.
Hazmat teams report a stronger odor at Shoreland compared to the Meijer's parking lot, though fog is also present.
Units are instructed to relocate to Shoreland School, one mile from the current location, due to the plume's movement.
Traffic is at a standstill on 75 South, with vehicles caught in the chemical plume.
Responders are working to move individuals to a safer, upwind location due to low visibility.
North Haven Avenue is reportedly safe, with minimal exposure risk. Responders are advised to use SCBA if needed.
Crews inside the evacuation zone are seeking guidance on handling incidents without necessary equipment.
Approximately 100 employees from a nearby business have evacuated to their cars and are seeking further instructions.
Responders are attempting to relocate individuals struggling with visibility due to heavy fog and smoke.
Responders are considering blocking off Detroit and Phillips due to low visibility from the smoke.
Emergency responders are coordinating to assist someone with a medical issue at a travel center within the affected area.
Responders are confirming the number of people needing assistance to evacuate the area.
The Red Cross manager is rerouting due to thick fog while trying to reach the Meijer's command post.
The Red Cross is en route and expected to arrive shortly to assist with the evacuation efforts.
A fifth bus is being sent to assist with evacuations at Meijer's.
A transport is underway from a location on Alexis to a nearby area for safety.
Crews are checking on two individuals reportedly not evacuated from a fenced area at a nearby location.
A representative from Columbia Gas and Toledo-Edison is requested for potential assistance.
Crews are staged at Benore and Matzinger, managing traffic with flares. An unlimited number of buses have been requested to assist in the evacuation process.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 5335 Enterprise Blvd.
A thermal drone is being deployed to assist with the hazmat situation.
A rapidly growing smoke cloud is reported within the plume, reaching 200 feet high. Barricades are being arranged.
Red Cross assistance is being requested, and buses are needed for evacuation support at a nearby location.
Emergency alerts are being prepared to extend evacuations south to Douglas, with considerations for Central Avenue.
Residents on Mayfair Boulevard are advised to shelter in place or evacuate west due to heavy smoke.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Mayfair Blvd.
Responders are retreating to a safer location due to the brown smoke. Barricades are being prioritized.
The chemical plume is spreading further south, becoming denser in the area near Stickney and Matzinger.
Responders are considering a shelter-in-place advisory extending to Jackman or Douglas due to the plume's reach.
Drone footage confirms flames near the tanker. Responders are coordinating to address the situation.
Responders are receiving conflicting reports about an active fire at the facility. Communication with the facility's general manager is ongoing.
A unit is conducting a recon mission to assess the plume's reach while avoiding affected areas.
Active flames have been reported from the tanker. Crews are assessing the plume's reach near Raintree Village.
Drones are being deployed to assess the situation from above.
Efforts are underway to evacuate Raintree Village, with fire department assistance being coordinated.
A Citizen user's video shows the large chemical plume spreading in the area.
Police are organizing additional crews for traffic control at Matzinger and Stickney.
The chemical has been identified as methyl acrylate, and a new command post has been set up in a nearby parking lot.
Rail traffic is being halted near the incident site to ensure safety.
Six crews are currently blocking intersections, setting up barricades at all major points for now.
A public information officer is being requested to provide media updates on sheltering in place.
Hazmat teams are deciding whether 20 employees should shelter in place or evacuate through the plume.
Police are being dispatched to prevent entry into the plume area for safety.
City lines are being notified to assist with road closures. A new command post has been set up.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 5335 Enterprise Blvd.
Responders confirm no chemical plume is present east of the overpass on Benore Road, making it a safe area.
Responders are relocating the command post to the north side of Alexis due to wind direction changes.
The wind is now blowing northwest at 5 mph, moving the chemical plume closer to responders.
Hazmat teams are clarifying the source of the leak and confirming wind direction as east to west.
Hazmat teams confirm they could not get close to the trailer but observed the off-gassing point.
Emergency notifications are being prepared for evacuation in the vicinity. The chemical plume is moving west.
Additional fire units are en route to the hazmat incident, coordinating with command on separate channels.
Railroad traffic near the incident is being considered for shutdown. Roads at Benora and Massinger are blocked.
Hazmat teams are setting up at Sickney and Matzinger to control traffic and close off nearby intersections.
Traffic is being managed as vehicles attempt to drive through restricted areas near the incident site.
The chemical plume is moving west. Responders are monitoring wind direction for any changes.
Thick smoke is visible from Alexis and Bennett, extending to nearby intersections. Traffic control assistance is requested.
Environmental Services and the EPA have been notified. Drones are being considered to assess the situation.
Police are closing additional roads at Enterprise and Alexis to manage the situation.
Hazmat teams are using temperature guns to assess the chemical plume from a safe distance.
Hazmat teams report a half-mile explosion hazard from the large spill. Police are closing additional roads nearby.
A command post and staging area are being set up to manage the incident. Emergency vehicles are rerouting to avoid the plume.
Hazmat teams confirm an inhalation hazard and are setting up safety zones and fire controls.
Radio clips available.
Police are closing nearby roads, and responders are evaluating the situation at a nearby location.
The chemical involved is identified as methyl acrylate. Evacuation of the building is underway.
Firefighters report the chemical is off-gassing at high pressure, creating visible emissions.
Emergency responders report a strong chemical smell and a large plume of smoke in the area.
A trailer is leaking an unknown chemical, creating a visible cloud in the area.
Hazmat teams and multiple emergency units are responding to the reported gas leak.
Firefighters are responding to a 911 report of a natural gas leak outdoors at Sterling Pipe & Tube.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 5335 Enterprise Blvd.
A helicopter is providing aerial visibility, and a drone will be flown again for further assessment.
Engine 18 is being dispatched to assist with the ongoing hazmat situation.
Dense fog and near-still air mean residents cannot tell fog from the plume by looking. Anyone outside the zones who smells an unusual odor should stay indoors, close windows and doors, and turn off ventilation that draws in outside air.
Contact the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department at 419-213-4100 with any health questions.
The release is ongoing. City officials say no injuries or explosion have been reported. The chemical is an irritant; anyone with burning eyes, nose, throat or skin should rinse the area and contact a doctor. Difficulty breathing, nausea, dizziness or confusion means the ER or 911.
Toledo Fire & Rescue expanded the shelter-in-place order to a 3-mile radius around 1050 Progress Ave at 4:24 a.m. The 1-mile evacuation order remains in effect. Evacuees can go to Shoreland Elementary School or the Meijer lot off E. Alexis, where Red Cross and TARTA buses are stationed.
The chemical plume is expected to shift further south due to changing wind direction. Dense fog will persist until 9 a.m.
Radio clips available.
Responders are instructed to remain in their vehicles while determining the new command post location.
Responders are considering relocating again due to changing conditions and a stronger chemical odor at the secondary command location.
Responders are coordinating with the Weather Service to assess fog conditions in the area.
Hazmat teams report a stronger odor at Shoreland compared to the Meijer's parking lot, though fog is also present.
Units are instructed to relocate to Shoreland School, one mile from the current location, due to the plume's movement.
Traffic is at a standstill on 75 South, with vehicles caught in the chemical plume.
Responders are working to move individuals to a safer, upwind location due to low visibility.
North Haven Avenue is reportedly safe, with minimal exposure risk. Responders are advised to use SCBA if needed.
Crews inside the evacuation zone are seeking guidance on handling incidents without necessary equipment.
Approximately 100 employees from a nearby business have evacuated to their cars and are seeking further instructions.
Responders are attempting to relocate individuals struggling with visibility due to heavy fog and smoke.
Responders are considering blocking off Detroit and Phillips due to low visibility from the smoke.
Emergency responders are coordinating to assist someone with a medical issue at a travel center within the affected area.
Responders are confirming the number of people needing assistance to evacuate the area.
The Red Cross manager is rerouting due to thick fog while trying to reach the Meijer's command post.
The Red Cross is en route and expected to arrive shortly to assist with the evacuation efforts.
A fifth bus is being sent to assist with evacuations at Meijer's.
A transport is underway from a location on Alexis to a nearby area for safety.
Crews are checking on two individuals reportedly not evacuated from a fenced area at a nearby location.
A representative from Columbia Gas and Toledo-Edison is requested for potential assistance.
Crews are staged at Benore and Matzinger, managing traffic with flares. An unlimited number of buses have been requested to assist in the evacuation process.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 5335 Enterprise Blvd.
A thermal drone is being deployed to assist with the hazmat situation.
A rapidly growing smoke cloud is reported within the plume, reaching 200 feet high. Barricades are being arranged.
Red Cross assistance is being requested, and buses are needed for evacuation support at a nearby location.
Emergency alerts are being prepared to extend evacuations south to Douglas, with considerations for Central Avenue.
Residents on Mayfair Boulevard are advised to shelter in place or evacuate west due to heavy smoke.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Mayfair Blvd.
Responders are retreating to a safer location due to the brown smoke. Barricades are being prioritized.
The chemical plume is spreading further south, becoming denser in the area near Stickney and Matzinger.
Responders are considering a shelter-in-place advisory extending to Jackman or Douglas due to the plume's reach.
Drone footage confirms flames near the tanker. Responders are coordinating to address the situation.
Responders are receiving conflicting reports about an active fire at the facility. Communication with the facility's general manager is ongoing.
A unit is conducting a recon mission to assess the plume's reach while avoiding affected areas.
Active flames have been reported from the tanker. Crews are assessing the plume's reach near Raintree Village.
Drones are being deployed to assess the situation from above.
Efforts are underway to evacuate Raintree Village, with fire department assistance being coordinated.
A Citizen user's video shows the large chemical plume spreading in the area.
Police are organizing additional crews for traffic control at Matzinger and Stickney.
The chemical has been identified as methyl acrylate, and a new command post has been set up in a nearby parking lot.
Rail traffic is being halted near the incident site to ensure safety.
Six crews are currently blocking intersections, setting up barricades at all major points for now.
A public information officer is being requested to provide media updates on sheltering in place.
Hazmat teams are deciding whether 20 employees should shelter in place or evacuate through the plume.
Police are being dispatched to prevent entry into the plume area for safety.
City lines are being notified to assist with road closures. A new command post has been set up.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 5335 Enterprise Blvd.
Responders confirm no chemical plume is present east of the overpass on Benore Road, making it a safe area.
Responders are relocating the command post to the north side of Alexis due to wind direction changes.
The wind is now blowing northwest at 5 mph, moving the chemical plume closer to responders.
Hazmat teams are clarifying the source of the leak and confirming wind direction as east to west.
Hazmat teams confirm they could not get close to the trailer but observed the off-gassing point.
Emergency notifications are being prepared for evacuation in the vicinity. The chemical plume is moving west.
Additional fire units are en route to the hazmat incident, coordinating with command on separate channels.
Railroad traffic near the incident is being considered for shutdown. Roads at Benora and Massinger are blocked.
Hazmat teams are setting up at Sickney and Matzinger to control traffic and close off nearby intersections.
Traffic is being managed as vehicles attempt to drive through restricted areas near the incident site.
The chemical plume is moving west. Responders are monitoring wind direction for any changes.
Thick smoke is visible from Alexis and Bennett, extending to nearby intersections. Traffic control assistance is requested.
Environmental Services and the EPA have been notified. Drones are being considered to assess the situation.
Police are closing additional roads at Enterprise and Alexis to manage the situation.
Hazmat teams are using temperature guns to assess the chemical plume from a safe distance.
Hazmat teams report a half-mile explosion hazard from the large spill. Police are closing additional roads nearby.
A command post and staging area are being set up to manage the incident. Emergency vehicles are rerouting to avoid the plume.
Hazmat teams confirm an inhalation hazard and are setting up safety zones and fire controls.
Radio clips available.
Police are closing nearby roads, and responders are evaluating the situation at a nearby location.
The chemical involved is identified as methyl acrylate. Evacuation of the building is underway.
Firefighters report the chemical is off-gassing at high pressure, creating visible emissions.
Emergency responders report a strong chemical smell and a large plume of smoke in the area.
A trailer is leaking an unknown chemical, creating a visible cloud in the area.
Hazmat teams and multiple emergency units are responding to the reported gas leak.
Firefighters are responding to a 911 report of a natural gas leak outdoors at Sterling Pipe & Tube.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 5335 Enterprise Blvd.
A helicopter is providing aerial visibility, and a drone will be flown again for further assessment.
Engine 18 is being dispatched to assist with the ongoing hazmat situation.
Dense fog and near-still air mean residents cannot tell fog from the plume by looking. Anyone outside the zones who smells an unusual odor should stay indoors, close windows and doors, and turn off ventilation that draws in outside air.
Contact the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department at 419-213-4100 with any health questions.
The release is ongoing. City officials say no injuries or explosion have been reported. The chemical is an irritant; anyone with burning eyes, nose, throat or skin should rinse the area and contact a doctor. Difficulty breathing, nausea, dizziness or confusion means the ER or 911.
Toledo Fire & Rescue expanded the shelter-in-place order to a 3-mile radius around 1050 Progress Ave at 4:24 a.m. The 1-mile evacuation order remains in effect. Evacuees can go to Shoreland Elementary School or the Meijer lot off E. Alexis, where Red Cross and TARTA buses are stationed.
The chemical plume is expected to shift further south due to changing wind direction. Dense fog will persist until 9 a.m.
Radio clips available.
Responders are instructed to remain in their vehicles while determining the new command post location.
Responders are considering relocating again due to changing conditions and a stronger chemical odor at the secondary command location.
Responders are coordinating with the Weather Service to assess fog conditions in the area.
Hazmat teams report a stronger odor at Shoreland compared to the Meijer's parking lot, though fog is also present.
Units are instructed to relocate to Shoreland School, one mile from the current location, due to the plume's movement.
Traffic is at a standstill on 75 South, with vehicles caught in the chemical plume.
Responders are working to move individuals to a safer, upwind location due to low visibility.
North Haven Avenue is reportedly safe, with minimal exposure risk. Responders are advised to use SCBA if needed.
Crews inside the evacuation zone are seeking guidance on handling incidents without necessary equipment.
Approximately 100 employees from a nearby business have evacuated to their cars and are seeking further instructions.
Responders are attempting to relocate individuals struggling with visibility due to heavy fog and smoke.
Responders are considering blocking off Detroit and Phillips due to low visibility from the smoke.
Emergency responders are coordinating to assist someone with a medical issue at a travel center within the affected area.
Responders are confirming the number of people needing assistance to evacuate the area.
The Red Cross manager is rerouting due to thick fog while trying to reach the Meijer's command post.
The Red Cross is en route and expected to arrive shortly to assist with the evacuation efforts.
A fifth bus is being sent to assist with evacuations at Meijer's.
A transport is underway from a location on Alexis to a nearby area for safety.
Crews are checking on two individuals reportedly not evacuated from a fenced area at a nearby location.
A representative from Columbia Gas and Toledo-Edison is requested for potential assistance.
Crews are staged at Benore and Matzinger, managing traffic with flares. An unlimited number of buses have been requested to assist in the evacuation process.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 5335 Enterprise Blvd.
A thermal drone is being deployed to assist with the hazmat situation.
A rapidly growing smoke cloud is reported within the plume, reaching 200 feet high. Barricades are being arranged.
Red Cross assistance is being requested, and buses are needed for evacuation support at a nearby location.
Emergency alerts are being prepared to extend evacuations south to Douglas, with considerations for Central Avenue.
Residents on Mayfair Boulevard are advised to shelter in place or evacuate west due to heavy smoke.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Mayfair Blvd.
Responders are retreating to a safer location due to the brown smoke. Barricades are being prioritized.
The chemical plume is spreading further south, becoming denser in the area near Stickney and Matzinger.
Responders are considering a shelter-in-place advisory extending to Jackman or Douglas due to the plume's reach.
Drone footage confirms flames near the tanker. Responders are coordinating to address the situation.
Responders are receiving conflicting reports about an active fire at the facility. Communication with the facility's general manager is ongoing.
A unit is conducting a recon mission to assess the plume's reach while avoiding affected areas.
Active flames have been reported from the tanker. Crews are assessing the plume's reach near Raintree Village.
Drones are being deployed to assess the situation from above.
Efforts are underway to evacuate Raintree Village, with fire department assistance being coordinated.
A Citizen user's video shows the large chemical plume spreading in the area.
Police are organizing additional crews for traffic control at Matzinger and Stickney.
The chemical has been identified as methyl acrylate, and a new command post has been set up in a nearby parking lot.
Rail traffic is being halted near the incident site to ensure safety.
Six crews are currently blocking intersections, setting up barricades at all major points for now.
A public information officer is being requested to provide media updates on sheltering in place.
Hazmat teams are deciding whether 20 employees should shelter in place or evacuate through the plume.
Police are being dispatched to prevent entry into the plume area for safety.
City lines are being notified to assist with road closures. A new command post has been set up.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 5335 Enterprise Blvd.
Responders confirm no chemical plume is present east of the overpass on Benore Road, making it a safe area.
Responders are relocating the command post to the north side of Alexis due to wind direction changes.
The wind is now blowing northwest at 5 mph, moving the chemical plume closer to responders.
Hazmat teams are clarifying the source of the leak and confirming wind direction as east to west.
Hazmat teams confirm they could not get close to the trailer but observed the off-gassing point.
Emergency notifications are being prepared for evacuation in the vicinity. The chemical plume is moving west.
Additional fire units are en route to the hazmat incident, coordinating with command on separate channels.
Railroad traffic near the incident is being considered for shutdown. Roads at Benora and Massinger are blocked.
Hazmat teams are setting up at Sickney and Matzinger to control traffic and close off nearby intersections.
Traffic is being managed as vehicles attempt to drive through restricted areas near the incident site.
The chemical plume is moving west. Responders are monitoring wind direction for any changes.
Thick smoke is visible from Alexis and Bennett, extending to nearby intersections. Traffic control assistance is requested.
Environmental Services and the EPA have been notified. Drones are being considered to assess the situation.
Police are closing additional roads at Enterprise and Alexis to manage the situation.
Hazmat teams are using temperature guns to assess the chemical plume from a safe distance.
Hazmat teams report a half-mile explosion hazard from the large spill. Police are closing additional roads nearby.
A command post and staging area are being set up to manage the incident. Emergency vehicles are rerouting to avoid the plume.
Hazmat teams confirm an inhalation hazard and are setting up safety zones and fire controls.
Radio clips available.
Police are closing nearby roads, and responders are evaluating the situation at a nearby location.
The chemical involved is identified as methyl acrylate. Evacuation of the building is underway.
Firefighters report the chemical is off-gassing at high pressure, creating visible emissions.
Emergency responders report a strong chemical smell and a large plume of smoke in the area.
A trailer is leaking an unknown chemical, creating a visible cloud in the area.
Hazmat teams and multiple emergency units are responding to the reported gas leak.
Firefighters are responding to a 911 report of a natural gas leak outdoors at Sterling Pipe & Tube.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 5335 Enterprise Blvd.
A helicopter is providing aerial visibility, and a drone will be flown again for further assessment.
Engine 18 is being dispatched to assist with the ongoing hazmat situation.
Dense fog and near-still air mean residents cannot tell fog from the plume by looking. Anyone outside the zones who smells an unusual odor should stay indoors, close windows and doors, and turn off ventilation that draws in outside air.
Contact the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department at 419-213-4100 with any health questions.
The release is ongoing. City officials say no injuries or explosion have been reported. The chemical is an irritant; anyone with burning eyes, nose, throat or skin should rinse the area and contact a doctor. Difficulty breathing, nausea, dizziness or confusion means the ER or 911.
Toledo Fire & Rescue expanded the shelter-in-place order to a 3-mile radius around 1050 Progress Ave at 4:24 a.m. The 1-mile evacuation order remains in effect. Evacuees can go to Shoreland Elementary School or the Meijer lot off E. Alexis, where Red Cross and TARTA buses are stationed.
The chemical plume is expected to shift further south due to changing wind direction. Dense fog will persist until 9 a.m.
Radio clips available.
Responders are instructed to remain in their vehicles while determining the new command post location.
Responders are considering relocating again due to changing conditions and a stronger chemical odor at the secondary command location.
Responders are coordinating with the Weather Service to assess fog conditions in the area.
Hazmat teams report a stronger odor at Shoreland compared to the Meijer's parking lot, though fog is also present.
Units are instructed to relocate to Shoreland School, one mile from the current location, due to the plume's movement.
Traffic is at a standstill on 75 South, with vehicles caught in the chemical plume.
Responders are working to move individuals to a safer, upwind location due to low visibility.
North Haven Avenue is reportedly safe, with minimal exposure risk. Responders are advised to use SCBA if needed.
Crews inside the evacuation zone are seeking guidance on handling incidents without necessary equipment.
Approximately 100 employees from a nearby business have evacuated to their cars and are seeking further instructions.
Responders are attempting to relocate individuals struggling with visibility due to heavy fog and smoke.
Responders are considering blocking off Detroit and Phillips due to low visibility from the smoke.
Emergency responders are coordinating to assist someone with a medical issue at a travel center within the affected area.
Responders are confirming the number of people needing assistance to evacuate the area.
The Red Cross manager is rerouting due to thick fog while trying to reach the Meijer's command post.
The Red Cross is en route and expected to arrive shortly to assist with the evacuation efforts.
A fifth bus is being sent to assist with evacuations at Meijer's.
A transport is underway from a location on Alexis to a nearby area for safety.
Crews are checking on two individuals reportedly not evacuated from a fenced area at a nearby location.
A representative from Columbia Gas and Toledo-Edison is requested for potential assistance.
Crews are staged at Benore and Matzinger, managing traffic with flares. An unlimited number of buses have been requested to assist in the evacuation process.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 5335 Enterprise Blvd.
A thermal drone is being deployed to assist with the hazmat situation.
A rapidly growing smoke cloud is reported within the plume, reaching 200 feet high. Barricades are being arranged.
Red Cross assistance is being requested, and buses are needed for evacuation support at a nearby location.
Emergency alerts are being prepared to extend evacuations south to Douglas, with considerations for Central Avenue.
Residents on Mayfair Boulevard are advised to shelter in place or evacuate west due to heavy smoke.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Mayfair Blvd.
Responders are retreating to a safer location due to the brown smoke. Barricades are being prioritized.
The chemical plume is spreading further south, becoming denser in the area near Stickney and Matzinger.
Responders are considering a shelter-in-place advisory extending to Jackman or Douglas due to the plume's reach.
Drone footage confirms flames near the tanker. Responders are coordinating to address the situation.
Responders are receiving conflicting reports about an active fire at the facility. Communication with the facility's general manager is ongoing.
A unit is conducting a recon mission to assess the plume's reach while avoiding affected areas.
Active flames have been reported from the tanker. Crews are assessing the plume's reach near Raintree Village.
Drones are being deployed to assess the situation from above.
Efforts are underway to evacuate Raintree Village, with fire department assistance being coordinated.
A Citizen user's video shows the large chemical plume spreading in the area.
Police are organizing additional crews for traffic control at Matzinger and Stickney.
The chemical has been identified as methyl acrylate, and a new command post has been set up in a nearby parking lot.
Rail traffic is being halted near the incident site to ensure safety.
Six crews are currently blocking intersections, setting up barricades at all major points for now.
A public information officer is being requested to provide media updates on sheltering in place.
Hazmat teams are deciding whether 20 employees should shelter in place or evacuate through the plume.
Police are being dispatched to prevent entry into the plume area for safety.
City lines are being notified to assist with road closures. A new command post has been set up.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 5335 Enterprise Blvd.
Responders confirm no chemical plume is present east of the overpass on Benore Road, making it a safe area.
Responders are relocating the command post to the north side of Alexis due to wind direction changes.
The wind is now blowing northwest at 5 mph, moving the chemical plume closer to responders.
Hazmat teams are clarifying the source of the leak and confirming wind direction as east to west.
Hazmat teams confirm they could not get close to the trailer but observed the off-gassing point.
Emergency notifications are being prepared for evacuation in the vicinity. The chemical plume is moving west.
Additional fire units are en route to the hazmat incident, coordinating with command on separate channels.
Railroad traffic near the incident is being considered for shutdown. Roads at Benora and Massinger are blocked.
Hazmat teams are setting up at Sickney and Matzinger to control traffic and close off nearby intersections.
Traffic is being managed as vehicles attempt to drive through restricted areas near the incident site.
The chemical plume is moving west. Responders are monitoring wind direction for any changes.
Thick smoke is visible from Alexis and Bennett, extending to nearby intersections. Traffic control assistance is requested.
Environmental Services and the EPA have been notified. Drones are being considered to assess the situation.
Police are closing additional roads at Enterprise and Alexis to manage the situation.
Hazmat teams are using temperature guns to assess the chemical plume from a safe distance.
Hazmat teams report a half-mile explosion hazard from the large spill. Police are closing additional roads nearby.
A command post and staging area are being set up to manage the incident. Emergency vehicles are rerouting to avoid the plume.
Hazmat teams confirm an inhalation hazard and are setting up safety zones and fire controls.
Radio clips available.
Police are closing nearby roads, and responders are evaluating the situation at a nearby location.
The chemical involved is identified as methyl acrylate. Evacuation of the building is underway.
Firefighters report the chemical is off-gassing at high pressure, creating visible emissions.
Emergency responders report a strong chemical smell and a large plume of smoke in the area.
A trailer is leaking an unknown chemical, creating a visible cloud in the area.
Hazmat teams and multiple emergency units are responding to the reported gas leak.
Firefighters are responding to a 911 report of a natural gas leak outdoors at Sterling Pipe & Tube.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 5335 Enterprise Blvd.
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Also, if you have a multi level house/apartment, go to the highest floor. If you have a basement stay out of it. This chemical is heavy so it sinks and pools, hugs the ground. Doesn’t rise like smoke does. So the higher up you are the better. If you have plastic and duck tape use it to cover windows and any cracks you may have.
@prayforus I think it’s not that deep. Language changes form often unrelated to schooling. The way I see it is that you and I both understood what the person is saying, I think that suffices
Although they are currently claiming they don’t know what the chemical is, original sources said the chemical was MA ( Methyl Acrylate) which would make sense as to why the fog is lingering. MA in gas form is 3x more dense than air, which is why it’s taking so long for the wind to clear it out, and why you can’t see your car or your hand in front of your face. That’s also why it’s such a respiratory hazard.
God I hope they can get this contained this is terrifying
A similar gas leak in Orange county, CA. These gas leaks happen like every month now. Are they tryna poison our lungs??? Why does this keep happening
Also, if you have a multi level house/apartment, go to the highest floor. If you have a basement stay out of it. This chemical is heavy so it sinks and pools, hugs the ground. Doesn’t rise like smoke does. So the higher up you are the better. If you have plastic and duck tape use it to cover windows and any cracks you may have.
@prayforus I think it’s not that deep. Language changes form often unrelated to schooling. The way I see it is that you and I both understood what the person is saying, I think that suffices
Although they are currently claiming they don’t know what the chemical is, original sources said the chemical was MA ( Methyl Acrylate) which would make sense as to why the fog is lingering. MA in gas form is 3x more dense than air, which is why it’s taking so long for the wind to clear it out, and why you can’t see your car or your hand in front of your face. That’s also why it’s such a respiratory hazard.
God I hope they can get this contained this is terrifying
A similar gas leak in Orange county, CA. These gas leaks happen like every month now. Are they tryna poison our lungs??? Why does this keep happening
Also, if you have a multi level house/apartment, go to the highest floor. If you have a basement stay out of it. This chemical is heavy so it sinks and pools, hugs the ground. Doesn’t rise like smoke does. So the higher up you are the better. If you have plastic and duck tape use it to cover windows and any cracks you may have.
@prayforus I think it’s not that deep. Language changes form often unrelated to schooling. The way I see it is that you and I both understood what the person is saying, I think that suffices
Although they are currently claiming they don’t know what the chemical is, original sources said the chemical was MA ( Methyl Acrylate) which would make sense as to why the fog is lingering. MA in gas form is 3x more dense than air, which is why it’s taking so long for the wind to clear it out, and why you can’t see your car or your hand in front of your face. That’s also why it’s such a respiratory hazard.
God I hope they can get this contained this is terrifying
A similar gas leak in Orange county, CA. These gas leaks happen like every month now. Are they tryna poison our lungs??? Why does this keep happening
Also, if you have a multi level house/apartment, go to the highest floor. If you have a basement stay out of it. This chemical is heavy so it sinks and pools, hugs the ground. Doesn’t rise like smoke does. So the higher up you are the better. If you have plastic and duck tape use it to cover windows and any cracks you may have.
@prayforus I think it’s not that deep. Language changes form often unrelated to schooling. The way I see it is that you and I both understood what the person is saying, I think that suffices
Although they are currently claiming they don’t know what the chemical is, original sources said the chemical was MA ( Methyl Acrylate) which would make sense as to why the fog is lingering. MA in gas form is 3x more dense than air, which is why it’s taking so long for the wind to clear it out, and why you can’t see your car or your hand in front of your face. That’s also why it’s such a respiratory hazard.
God I hope they can get this contained this is terrifying
A similar gas leak in Orange county, CA. These gas leaks happen like every month now. Are they tryna poison our lungs??? Why does this keep happening
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Also, if you have a multi level house/apartment, go to the highest floor. If you have a basement stay out of it. This chemical is heavy so it sinks and pools, hugs the ground. Doesn’t rise like smoke does. So the higher up you are the better. If you have plastic and duck tape use it to cover windows and any cracks you may have.
@prayforus I think it’s not that deep. Language changes form often unrelated to schooling. The way I see it is that you and I both understood what the person is saying, I think that suffices
Although they are currently claiming they don’t know what the chemical is, original sources said the chemical was MA ( Methyl Acrylate) which would make sense as to why the fog is lingering. MA in gas form is 3x more dense than air, which is why it’s taking so long for the wind to clear it out, and why you can’t see your car or your hand in front of your face. That’s also why it’s such a respiratory hazard.
God I hope they can get this contained this is terrifying
A similar gas leak in Orange county, CA. These gas leaks happen like every month now. Are they tryna poison our lungs??? Why does this keep happening