A chemical leak in an Ohio town has prompted officials to evacuate hundreds of residents.
There was a large release of toxic nitric acid at a powder plant near the village of Zaleski Wednesday morning, WSYX reported, citing local emergency official Robert Czechlewski.
A tank with a 5,000-gallon capacity had a leak, which caused the nitric acid to release. Around 3,000 gallons of nitric acid leaked, The Telegram News reported, citing officials. It’s unclear what caused the leak.
The plant, located in McArthur, makes explosives for mining and construction, according to WBNS.
Residents of Zaleski, about an hour and 30 minutes' drive southeast of Columbus, were evacuated as a result. According to the World Population Review, Zaleski has a population of 216 residents.
