Tank Stops Leaking Chemicals in North Toledo, Evacuation Zone Reduced to 1/4-Mile Radius

The hazmat situation in north Toledo is improving after the tank at the center of the incident stopped releasing the chemical glycidyl methacrylate. Toledo Fire and Rescue has reduced the evacuation zone around Progress Avenue to a quarter mile radius. The EPA is continuing to monitor around the perimeter of the evacuation zone and will handle cleanup when a safety plan is reached. About 57 people have been treated at the hospital for symptoms related to the incident. Click here to visit the City of Toledo's hazmat incident webpage for the latest information.