Styrene leak near Cincinnati is yet another toxic chemical spill in Ohio. Here are more
The toxic styrene leak near Cincinnati is one of many chemical spills that have polluted the air or water in or near Ohio. Here's a look at some others.
Leak of toxic chemical near Cincinnati prompts evacuations, school closures
Emergency officials said styrene was leaking from a rail car in Whitewater Township, Ohio, and warned of a risk of explosion from the flammable chemical.
Evacuation lifted, roads reopened after chemical leak in Whitewater Township
A dangerous chemical leak near State Route 128 has prompted an evacuation order for people in the area, according to Hamilton County emergency management and fire officials. Hamilton County EMA states that per Whitewater Fire officials, a "dangerous chemical leak" has occurred near State Route 128 and U.S. 50.
Evacuation Order Lifted for Ohio Town Where Dangerous Chemical Leak Occurred
Residents in an Ohio community where a dangerous chemical leak occurred are being allowed to return to their homes
Explosion averted, evacuations lifted after chemical gas leak near Cincinnati
The leak in Whitewater Township involves styrene, a gas used in producing plastic, rubber, fiberglass and other structural material.
What is styrene? What to know about chemical leak prompting evacuations in Whitewater Twp
A chemical leak has led to evacuation and shelter in place orders in the area of Whitewater Township. This is happening near State Route 128 and U.S. 50, near the Great Miami River. According to Hamilton County Emergency Management officials, this is not a train derailment, but a train car that has a valve open, releasing styrene gas.
Evacuation order ended over railcar chemical leak
Officials in Hamilton County, Ohio, on Wednesday, lifted the evacuation order that was put in place the night before over a chemical leak from a railcar. Hamilton County's Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency previously told anyone within half a mile of the rail yard to leave the area immediately.
Evacuation order remains in effect for Ohio town where dangerous chemical leak occurred
An evacuation order remained in effect Wednesday for residents in an Ohio community as crews continued to work at the scene of a dangerous chemical leak. Styrene, a toxic and flammable chemical that is used to make plastic and rubber,
Dangerous chemical leak spurs evacuation order in Ohio town
Residents were told to evacuate after a dangerous chemical began leaking from a railcar Tuesday near Cincinnati.
Ohio train chemical leak causes evacuation orders
A chemical leak in southwestern Ohio from train car has been described as "dangerous" by local authorities and led to evacuation orders for some people in the state's Hamilton County.
Evacuation order now lifted for area of styrene leak near Cleves; roads reopening
President Joe Biden has been briefed on the leak and he directed his staff to provide any resources needed, a White House ...
What happened over the last 36 hours? The story of the styrene leak in Whitewater Township, Ohio
Wednesday evening, officials deemed the area surrounding the railcar leak safe. However, township residents made clear ...
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Evacuation order lifted more than 24 hours after styrene leak at railyard in Cleves, Whitewater Township
Hamilton County EMA advises residents to go inside and seal off doors and windows, close fireplace dampers and turn off your ...
Air quality not an issue in area of styrene leak at Cleves railyard, officials say
The styrene leak at a railyard in the Cleves and Whitewater Township area has stopped, but officials said an evacuation order ...
Styrene leak leaves officials 'concerned' about possibility of explosion; schools closed
Update: The railcar in Whitewater Township has stopped leaking styrene but the evacuation order remains in place. See our ...
'Not so scary': Local water authorities confident water is safe following styrene leak
Eric Winhusen said that he's confident their water system wasn't affected by the leak. The village has a groundwater system ...
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Why did a train car traveling through Cleves, Whitewater Twp. leak styrene?
A rail car in the Cleves and Whitewater Township area began venting a hazardous chemical on Tuesday, prompting evacuations ...
Residents told they can return home after train styrene leak but questions remain
Residents forced to flee their homes by a styrene leak have questions as they return home and the investigation into what ...