Chemical leak in Toledo forces hazardous materials evacuation, shelter-in-place orders
Updated on: October 22, 2026 / 12:40 AM EDT / CBS Detroit
TL;DR
- A chemical leak at the MC Tank terminal in Toledo, Ohio, caused a hazardous materials release.
- Evacuation orders were issued for a 1-mile radius, and shelter-in-place orders for a 3-mile radius, which were later reduced.
- The chemical involved is glycidyl methacrylate, used in plastics, paints, and coatings.
- There is a concern about the potential for the tank to be explosive within 12 hours of the incident.
- One injury was reported: a sheriff's deputy who responded to the scene.
- Temporary shelters were set up at Shoreland Elementary School and the Meijer parking lot.
- Toledo public schools were closed on Wednesday.