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Residents Back Home After Nitric Oxide Leak at SE Ohio Manufacturing Plant
- On June 11, 2025, a hazardous substance was released at the explosives manufacturing site in McArthur, Ohio, leading to the evacuation of individuals living within a three-mile perimeter.
- The leak occurred when an unknown contaminant entered a 5,000-gallon nitric acid tank, triggering a reaction that released about 3,000 gallons of nitric acid into the air.
- Authorities evacuated the nearby Village of Zaleski and parts of surrounding roadways, with evacuees sheltered at Vinton County High School, while the FAA imposed a 30-nautical-mile no-fly zone until June 12.
- Officials confirmed no injuries or illnesses as of June 12, reported no positive nitric acid levels by evening, and advised exposed individuals to rinse eyes and skin and seek medical care if symptoms persist.
- The evacuation order was lifted by 4:30 p.m. June 11, residents returned home safely, and agencies continue monitoring air quality while investigating the leak's source.
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Evacuations Ordered After Hazardous Chemical Leak At Plant In Ohio
A toxic chemical leak at an explosives manufacturing plant in Ohio prompted evacuations and a no-fly zone. According toWLWT, approximately 3,000 gallons of nitric acid leaked from a tank at the Austin Powder Red Diamond Plant in McArthur. “McArthur is approximately 27 miles southeast of Chillicothe, Ohio,” the outlet stated. The leak spewed orange plumes...
Ohio EPA, Ohio EMA responding to nitrogen oxide release in Vinton County
MCARTHUR, Ohio – A gas release at the Austin Powder chemical plant has been stopped and the evacuation order for the nearby village of Zaleski is now lifted. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) was notified of a release…
Evacuations Ordered After Hazardous Chemical Leak At Plant In Ohio * 100PercentFedUp.com * by Danielle
A toxic chemical leak at an Ohio explosives plant has forced evacuations and created a no-fly zone. Discover the alarming details of this hazardous incident and what it means for the local community.
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