A chemical leak at the Thatcher Company of Arizona in Buckeye has prompted a shelter-in-place order for residents and visitors in the neighborhood. The leak, which involves highly toxic chemicals including nitric acid and ammonia, has led to a HAZMAT response. Authorities have advised people in the area, particularly those along Rainbow Road near Southern Avenue, to remain indoors as officials work to contain the situation.
UPDATE: Arizona’s Family Investigates has learned that two chemicals, nitric acid and ammonia, are associated with the Arizona plant https://t.co/xWCYRwXxSN https://t.co/dCQbWU0IF0
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A chemical leak from a company in Buckeye has caused a HAZMAT response and police are asking people in the area to shelter in place. https://t.co/pVLotGMz2Z
BREAKING: Buckeye police has issued a shelter in place warning as officials worked to contain a chemical leak at the Thatcher Company of Arizona. https://t.co/kXK4zytC6E
#BREAKING NEWS: A shelter-in-place has been ordered for residents in Buckeye who live along Rainbow Road near Southern Avenue due to a chemical leak. WATCH LIVE VIDEO 🔽 https://t.co/sDRFjawGsF
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#BREAKING: Residents and visitors in a Buckeye neighborhood are being forced to shelter-in-place order after a chemical leak could be seen above a chemical manufacturing site: https://t.co/xpSZlemKSu https://t.co/3Um4K3X3Aj