Amherstburg Fire Monitoring Toledo Hazardous Materials Release

Update at 7:30PM: 

Officials in Toledo, Ohio report that conditions at the site continue to improve. The shelter-in-place order has been lifted, and the evacuation zone has been reduced from one mile to a half-mile around the site.

According to Toledo's mayor, the tank is almost done venting and the risk of an explosion is now considered low. There remains no risk to Amherstburg residents or any part of Canada, and no action is required. 

We will continue to monitor and will share any new information if needed.

Original Post:

The Amherstburg Fire Department is aware of the hazardous materials release in Toledo, Ohio, and we are monitoring the situation closely.

Based on the information currently available, there is no risk to Amherstburg residents or to any part of Canada. No action is required by residents at this time.

The incident involves a chemical release at an industrial site in northern Toledo. Local authorities there have issued evacuation and shelter-in-place orders for nearby Toledo neighbourhoods only. These orders do not extend to our area.

We will continue to watch for updates and will share information right away if anything changes.

Please rely on official sources for accurate information, and help us avoid spreading rumours by sharing this post with friends and family.

Thank you, Amherstburg Fire Department