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Ammonia Leak Reported, Residents Shelter In Place
July 1, 2017
An ammonia leak at a Pensacola grocery distributor was contained early Sunday morning. Earlier versions of this story are below.
[UPDATE 12:10 a.m.] Escambia County Emergency Crews have found the source of the anhydrous ammonia leak and it has been secured. The precautionary shelter in place notice is now lifted. Residents in the area may resume normal household activities and no additional safety measures are needed. Crews are in the process of turning the facility back over to the company and their contractors for repairs.
[UPDATE 11:20 p.m.] Hazmat crews are in the process of pinpointing the anhydrous ammonia leak within MDV Nash Finch Company located at 4150 W Blount St. in Pensacola.
The impact is now believed to be onsite only, but as a precautionary measure residents within a 2,500 feet radius of the facility are asked to continue to shelter in place. This is expected to be lifted shortly.
To shelter in place:
- Turn off their air conditioners and fans that may circulate outside air into the home
- Close all windows and doors
- Close any fireplace dampers
- Bring in all pets
- Stay indoors and monitor local media until the all clear is given
Only one minor injury of a first responder, who treated and released on scene, was reported.
A call was received my Escambia County Emergency Commutations at 8:39 p.m. reporting a strong odor. Escambia County Emergency Management, Fire Rescue, and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is on scene.
MDV Nash Finch is a wholesale grocery distributing company. The impacted area is just east of Mobile Highway and New Warrington Road.
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3 Responses to “Ammonia Leak Reported, Residents Shelter In Place”
well this affect us at 1317 north T street?
>>>>IS THIS AFFECTING ME 3400 W GONZALEZ AND 3421 W BRAINERD ST
Those addresses are very close. We would recommend that you follow the advice given.
IS THIS AFFECTING ME 3400 W GONZALEZ AND 3421 W BRAINERD ST