TOLEDO, Ohio – Ohio officials issued evacuation orders overnight for residents within a one-mile radius of a hazardous materials spill in north Toledo, near the Michigan-Ohio border.
It’s not yet clear what type of hazardous material was released, but authorities have called it a chemical “irritant” that could cause “burns to the eyes, nose, mouth and skin.”
As of 4:25 a.m. Wednesday, the city of Toledo said the release was “in progress,” adding that crews continued to monitor the situation.
On Tuesday at 10:48 p.m., Toledo Fire & Rescue ordered the evacuation of all residents within a one-mile radius of 1050 Progress Ave., which appears to be the location of Sterling Pipe & Tube, a steel pipe manufacturer, although it is not yet clear whether the facility was directly involved.
At 4:24 a.m. Wednesday, firefighters ordered all residents within a three-mile radius of the area to shelter in place, ordering individuals to close all windows and doors, turn off ventilation that draws outside air and keep pets indoors.
The city set up a temporary shelter in the area of Shoreland Elementary School, 5650 Suder Ave., Toledo, and in the parking lot of the Meijer at 1500 E. Alexis Rd., where Red Cross and Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA) buses are parked to provide shelter to those in need.
Foggy conditions in the area made it difficult for authorities to determine the extent of the risk of exposure, which partly explains the shelter-in-place order.
Symptoms of overexposure could include headache, dizziness, fatigue, nausea and vomiting, officials said. So far no injuries have been reported.
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