Anhydrous Ammonia Leak

Clean up continues tonight in Stewardson after a large chemical leak.
On Tuesday morning, approximately 200 people were evacuated from their homes after an incident with a truck carrying anhydrous ammonia.
News Watch's Kallie Koester was in Stewardson today where emergency officials say it was a scary situation for the entire community.
Mayor Antrim says weather may have helped contain the situation.
He says because it was cold, people had their homes closed up.
Effingham Equity spokesman Jared Rowcliffe believes the incident was purely accidental and no foul play is suspected.

[@gunfuego]

Aren't firefighters supposed to put on ppe before answering a call when required?

[@patattack82]

In a situation like this, yes. It is an inhalation hazard and WILL kill you.

[@hfcarwash]

Ammonia just go up the air. Just let it vent