A hazardous materials release at a tank terminal in Toledo, Ohio, has prompted an evacuation order for residents within a one-mile radius, while people up to three miles away have been told to shelter in place.
A plume of smoke containing unknown chemicals emerged from the MC Tank terminal on Progress Avenue. No injuries have been reported.
Toledo Fire and Rescue issued the evacuation order at 10.48pm on Tuesday for everyone within one mile of 1050 Progress Avenue. The shelter-in-place instruction followed at 4.24am on Wednesday.
Evacuation and shelter-in-place areas
People inside the three-mile zone have been told to remain indoors, close windows and doors, and switch off ventilation systems that draw air from outside. They were also advised to keep pets indoors.
Those ordered to leave their homes or workplaces can go to Shoreland Elementary School, which is being used as a temporary shelter. Red Cross and TARTA buses are stationed at the Meijer car park off East Alexis to provide shelter if needed.
Toledo public schools were closed on Wednesday as emergency measures remained in place.
