Ammonia leak at winery prompts early release at elementary school

FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — An ammonia leak at a winery in southern Fresno County caused an elementary school to end early.

Fire Crews responded to Vie Del Fruit Processor and Winery just before 9:30 a.m. after reports of an ammonia leak.

Monroe Elementary was put on a shelter-in-place order before students were released to parents around lunchtime.

About 50 employees were also evacuated.

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The leak was contained without incident.