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Hazardous Chemical Leak in Ohio Prompts Evacuations

NBC News · October 21, 2026 at 7:27 AM

Hazardous Chemical Leak in Ohio Prompts Evacuations

A hazardous chemical leak in Toledo, Ohio, has prompted the evacuation of homes and businesses within a one-mile radius of a pipe factory.

Anyone living within three miles of the plant is being asked to shelter in place.

There are no reports of any injuries so far.

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