Evacuation order lifted for Ohio town where dangerous chemical leak occurred
Residents in an Ohio community where a dangerous chemical leak occurred are being allowed to return to their homes.
Styrene leak near Cincinnati is yet another toxic chemical spill in Ohio. Here are more
The toxic styrene leak near Cincinnati is one of many chemical spills that have polluted the air or water in or near Ohio. Here's a look at some others.
Dangerous gas leak forces evacuations in Cleves, Ohio
The Hamilton County Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency warned people in Cleves and Whitewater Township to “leave the area immediately” due to a “dangerous chemical leak” in an alert, adding that they have opened a public shelter for those fleeing.
Evacuation order ended over railcar chemical leak
A chemical leak from a railcar prompted officials to issue an evacuation order for residents in Hamilton County, Ohio, authorities said Tuesday.
Ohio officials worry about explosion threat after chemical leak prompts evacuations
Residents near Cincinnati were urged to leave their homes due to the chemical leak as officials said there were concerns about a possible explosion.
Evacuation order remains in effect for Ohio town where dangerous chemical leak occurred
An evacuation order remains in effect for residents in an Ohio community as crews work at the scene of a dangerous chemical leak.
Dangerous chemical leak spurs evacuation order in Ohio town
Last year a train derailment on the opposite side of Ohio in East Palestine, about 300 miles (480 kilometers) northeast of Cincinnati, caused hazardous chemicals to leak and burn for days. The February 2023 derailment near the Ohio-Pennsylvania state line led to new safety rules and increased scrutiny of the rail industry and federal regulators.
Another train car leaked chemicals in Ohio. Here’s what to know about it.
Plumes of white vapor shot out from a pressure release valve of a rail car, leaking styrene — a toxic chemical — that saturated the area in a pungent odor midday Tuesday.
Residents of Ohio community allowed to return after chemical leak from railroad car forced evacuations
All evacuations were lifted in a western Cincinnati suburb Wednesday evening, a day after a chemical leak from a railcar.
Explosion averted, evacuations lifted after chemical gas leak near Cincinnati
The leak in Whitewater Township involves styrene, a gas used in producing plastic, rubber, fiberglass and other structural material.
Leak of toxic chemical near Cincinnati prompts evacuations, school closures
Emergency officials said styrene was leaking from a rail car in Whitewater Township, Ohio, and warned of a risk of explosion from the flammable chemical.
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Why did a train car traveling through Cleves, Whitewater Twp. leak styrene?
A rail car in the Cleves and Whitewater Township area began venting a hazardous chemical on Tuesday, prompting evacuations ...
'Tremendous smell': Dispatch logs detail chaotic scene at Ohio railcar chemical leak
A vapor cloud, a grocery store evacuation, and the odor of nail polish remover: What Ohio residents described to dispatchers ...
'Business has been wrecked': Establishments in Cleves feel the impact of chemical leak
CLEVES, Ohio (WKRC) - Even if they haven't had to close, the rail car emergency has an impact on businesses in and around ...
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Evacuation order lifted more than 24 hours after styrene leak at railyard in Cleves, Whitewater Township
Hamilton County EMA advises residents to go inside and seal off doors and windows, close fireplace dampers and turn off your ...