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Toledo chemical explosion sparks evacuations
Original: glycidyl methacrylate
A chemical plant explosion in Toledo, Ohio has prompted evacuations and shelter-in-place orders for nearby residents, with searches surging around glycidyl methacrylate, a reactive industrial chemical used in polymers and coatings. Emergency crews are working to secure the site while officials warn people to stay indoors and avoid the area.
Why now: A chemical facility explosion in Toledo raised concerns about the hazardous substance involved.
Toledoglycidyl methacrylateNBC News
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- Evacuations, shelter-in-place order issued after hazardous material is released in Toledo, Ohio amid dense fog · FOX Weather
- Toledo chemical explosion prompts evacuations and shelter-in-place orders · NBC News
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