Officials are investigating a tank explosion in Toledo, Ohio, that released a chemical into the air, causing a mass evacuation in the area.
One person, a first responder, was injured and taken to the hospital, but officials believe the injuries are non-life-threatening. They are also unsure about the cause of the explosion.
An employee at the company, MC Tank Terminal – which specializes in transporting bulk liquid chemicals and provides tank container transportation, storage and maintenance – called on first responders late Tuesday night to address the explosion.
Wade Kapszukiewicz, Toledo’s mayor, announced in a news conference on Wednesday that residents within a
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