Chemical leak in Toledo forces evacuations, shelter-in-place

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   Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorA chemical leak at the MC Tank terminal in Toledo, Ohio, sent a plume of chemical-filled smoke into the sky and forced people out of their homes, CBS News reports.

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   Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorToledo Fire and Rescue ordered an evacuation within one mile of 1266 Progress Avenue at ten forty-eight Tuesday night, and a shelter-in-place order within three miles at four twenty-four Wednesday morning.

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   Gloria Vance · World News AnchorResidents were told to keep pets inside, close windows and doors, and turn off ventilation that draws in outside air.

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   Gloria Vance · World News AnchorToledo public schools were closed Wednesday.

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   Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe mayor said the leaking tank was at the center of the concern and that the chemical could become explosive within twelve hours.

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   Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorA sheriff's deputy who responded drove himself to a hospital after not feeling well, city officials say.

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   Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe mayor first called it an explosion, and a city spokesperson later clarified there had not been one.

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   Gloria Vance · World News AnchorABC News reports the shelter-in-place order was lifted Wednesday afternoon and the evacuation zone cut to a half-mile.

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   Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorMC Tank Transport said in a statement that equipment associated with its operations is involved in the incident.