Emergency alert:
Extreme [Flashing ! in triangle]
Nov 18, 1:52 PM
IT IS RECOMMENDED TO
SHELTER IN PLACE DUE TO
CHEMICAL RELEASE IN THE 700
BLOCK OF HAYDEN ST
That sounded familiar, but I had to look it up.
It's about a mile due west of me.
It shouldn't be a problem for me, according to Chris's flag the winds are light out of the east (blowing away).
That's close to the center of downtown.
Normally the prevailing winds would bring it my way.
I don't remember what's over there, but it'll be interesting to see what's going on.
#1: Esso To: All (#0)
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) An emergency alert was sent out just after 1 p.m. Tuesday after a chemical leak was reported just east of downtown.
Residents within a half mile of the 700 block of Hayden Street are being asked to stay inside. A facility called Webb Chemical is located near that address, although it’s not known if that’s where the leak occurred. So far there are no reports of injuries.
This is a breaking news story and it will be updated when more information becomes available.
Esso posted on 2025-11-18 14:17:00 Reply Private Reply
#2: Esso To: All (#1)
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) An emergency alert was sent out just after 1 p.m. Tuesday after a chemical leak was reported just east of downtown.
According to the Fort Wayne Fire Department, roughly 350 gallons of nitric acid spilled at Webb Chemical, located in the 700 block of Hayden Street. The acid created a vapor cloud which can cause respiratory issues when inhaled. The spill has been contained and some of the acid went into the sewer, although the fire department says if won’t contaminate the water supply.
As a result, residents within a half mile of the spill were asked to stay inside. The shelter in place request has since been lifted.
A hazardous waste company will be brought in to vacuum up the remaining acid. It’s not yet known if anyone was hurt.
Esso posted on 2025-11-18 15:00:59 Reply Private Reply