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TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) – Toledo Fire & Rescue has issued an evacuation order for people within a one-mile radius of 1050 Progress Ave. due to a hazardous material release at MC Tank around 10:48 p.m. Tuesday. Around 4:00 a.m. Wednesday TFRD added a three-mile shelter in place order.
Washington Local Schools has canceled school for the day due to the incident.
The fire department is telling everyone else in the surrounding area to shelter in place by remaining indoors, closing all windows and doors, and turning off ventilation systems that bring in outside air.
TFRD Pvt. Sheldon Collins said tank was leaking on the ground outside the facility.
EVACUATION ORDER: Lucas County EMA issues order for residents within one-mile of 1050 Progress Ave to evacuate.(WTVG)
Sterling Pipe & Tube has been evacuated. TFRD originally said Several streets in the area are blocked off, including Enterprise Boulevard between Stickney Avenue and Benore Road. Nearby railroads have also been shut down.
TFRD is asking the public not to call 911 regarding the HAZMAT leak. Officials say dispatchers are being overloaded with calls about this incident, which is interfering with other emergency calls. If you have questions or need non-emergency help related to the HAZMAT situation, call Engage Toledo instead.
Collins said there is a chemical in the air. It has not been identified at this time.
The chemical plume is moving and reducing visibility on roadways throughout the Toledo area. Drivers are urged to use caution and drive slowly.
A chemical plume over Toledo reduces visibility on I-75 on Oct. 21, 2026.(ODOT)
A chemical plume over Toledo reduces visibility on I-75 on Oct. 21, 2026.(ODOT)
The Red Cross and TARTA buses are at Meijer on East Alexis to transport people from the area, according to the City of Toledo.
Raintree Village mobile home park and the Alexis Addition neighborhood are located within the evacuation zone. Washington Township officials are working to evacuate Raintree Village residents.
13 Action News crews at the scene report a haze in the air and a chemical smell.
We are working to learn more about the hazardous material that was released.
This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates.
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