Neighbors of a South Carolina processed meat plant are breathing easy again after being ordered to run from their homes ahead of a chemical leak.
Multiple media organizations reported that the leak of anhydrous ammonia from the Carolina Pride plant in Greenwood was reported around 12:30 a.m. Sunday. The gas is used as an agricultural fertilizer and industrial refrigerant.
Greenwood Police said the leak led to a temporary evacuation. The state Department of Health and Environmental Control declared the area safe again around 6:30 a.m. There is no word on what caused the leak.
Topics South Carolina
Was this article valuable?
Here are more articles you may enjoy.
Changes at American Coastal Insurance After Florida OIR Action on ‘No-Fly List’ 
Cancer Victims Lose Bid to Block Proposed J&J Talc Bankruptcy 
Scientists Concerned That a Bird Flu Pandemic Is ‘Unfolding in Slow Motion’ 
Three Charged With Helping Agents Cheat on Florida Insurance License Exams 
