Friday (10-23-26)
The City of Toledo reports: “HazMat crews have confirmed that no detectable hazards were identified during re-entry, and conditions at the facility have been determined safe for turnover to the company owners and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the next phase of cleanup efforts.
“The evacuation has been lifted. Read more about how to return home safely after evacuation.”
The release of glycidyl methacrylate occurred Tuesday night at the MC Tank Terminal, 1266 Progress Ave.
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Thursday (10-22-26) update
The shelter-in-place order has been lifted. The evacuation zone has been reduced to 1/2 mile radius around 1266 Progress Ave (MC Tank Terminal). Read more about how to return home safely after evacuation.
Original story
Northern sections of Toledo are being evacuated and other residents are under a shelter in place order following a hazardous materials release at the MC Tank Terminal, 1266 Progress Ave.
According to the City of Toledo, the release is ongoing as of 7:30 a.m. today (10-21-26). The release occurred at about 10:48 p.m. Tuesday (10-20-26.)
The city has set up temporary shelters at Shoreland Elementary School and the Meijer parking lot off East Alexis Avenue where Red Cross and TARTA buses are stationed to provide shelter.
The city is also advising those outside the evacuation and shelter in place areas to stay indoors, close windows and doors, and turn off ventilation that draws in outside air if they detect an unusual odor.
