Environmentscore 277·4 metrosupdated 1h ago

Chemical Leak Forces Evacuations in Toledo Amid HAZMAT Incident

A chemical leak at the Sterling Pipe and Tube Facility in Toledo has prompted evacuations within a one-mile radius and a shelter-in-place order for a three-mile area. The EPA has identified the chemical as an adhesive coating, which can cause irritation but is not highly toxic.

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