Chemical Spill

• Decontamination continues after New Brunswick chemical spill

  The province has confirmed the spill includes a chemical known as hexavalent chromium, which officials say does not increase one’s cancer risk if exposure is brief.

  Canada

  Mar 9
  
• Large chemical spill in south London, Ont., no reported injuries

  Fire officials say they received a call at 8:30 a.m. for a chemical spill at Diversey, a producer of cleaning and hygiene products for the hospitality and health-care industries.

  Canada

  Jul 17, 2023
  
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• Chemical spill forces evacuation at northeast Calgary warehouse

  Twenty workers were forced out of a warehouse in Castleridge early Monday due to a chemical spill.

  Fire

  Apr 24, 2023
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• Up to 23 people taken to hospital after acid leak at St. Catharines auto plant

  St. Catharines Fire Chief Dave Upper said the incident occurred at THK Rhythm Automotive.

  Canada

  Sep 27, 2022
• Agencies investigating reports of oil, chemical spills resulting from Hurricane Ida

  The Associated Press first reported the possible spills Wednesday after reviewing aerial images of the disaster zone taken by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

  World

  Sep 3, 2021
• 100 litres of hydrochloric acid leaked in Kingston hazmat incident

  A person was sent to hospital for assessment following a chemical spill inside a McAdoos Lane business, Kingston police say.

  Canada

  Aug 12, 2021
• Kingston Fire and Rescue contains chemical spill in city’s north end

  Kingston Fire and Rescue says it has contained a chemical leak at a north end delivery business.

  Canada

  Jun 24, 2021
• Epoxy exposure at Siemens facility in Peterborough sends 5 to hospital

  Emergency crews were called to the plant on Technology Drive for reports of a chemical spill on Thursday morning.

  Health

  Oct 10, 2019
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• One person transported to hospital following chemical spill at Fanshawe College

  It was first reported as a chemical explosion, but fire investigators determined Monday's incident was a chemical spill inside a lab at Fanshawe College.

  Jun 3, 2019
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• Thamesford chemical spill leaves section of Hwy 2 closed for nearly a day

  Two homes were evacuated after a chemical spill in Thamesford.

  Traffic

  May 17, 2019