Glycidyl Methacrylate Chemical Leak in Toledo Forces Hazardous Materials Evacuation, Shelter-in-Place Orders
Reported by CBS News
Orders cover two areas
Toledo Fire and Rescue ordered everyone within a 1-mile radius of 1266 Progress Ave. to evacuate because of a hazardous materials release. People within a 3-mile radius were told to shelter in place.
The shelter-in-place zone is a 3-mile radius around the same address. The orders apply to people in different areas around the release site.
Guidance for sheltering indoors
People in the shelter-in-place area were asked to remain indoors, close windows and doors, and switch off ventilation that brings in outside air. They were also asked to keep pets inside.
Chemical identified, no injuries reported
The City of Toledo confirmed the chemical involved was glycidyl methacrylate. It is an industrial chemical used to improve the performance of certain plastics, paints and coatings. No injuries have been reported.
Key points
- People within 1 mile of 1266 Progress Ave. were ordered to evacuate.
- People within 3 miles were told to shelter in place.
- The chemical was identified as glycidyl methacrylate.
- No injuries have been reported.