October 2006

APEX, North Carolina - 17,000 citizens of  Apex, North Carolina, have been asked to evacuate after explosions and fire at a hazardous waste plant released noxious gases and flames 150 feet high over the town.

A leak at the EQ North Carolina plant on Investment Boulevard sent several large plumes of chlorine gas into the air around 9 p.m. Thursday.
 

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Evacuation Area
The evacuation area is bordered by U.S. Highway 1, N.C. Highway 55 and U.S. Highway 64. N.C. 55

"This is the worst possible hazardous materials incident you could have," Town Manager Bruce Radford said. "There are all grades of contaminated materials in this smoke and the fire," he said. "If you see this smoke, get away from it."

A state Medical Assistance Team set up a decontamination chamber outside the hospital in case firefighters, residents or others came in contact with hazardous materials.
 

Prolonged direct inhalation of chlorine gas could cause sickness or even death, authorities said. Chest pain, vomiting, and difficulty breathing are among the symptoms that might be experienced.

Chlorine Gas

"Chlorine is a yellow-green gas used in the manufacture of other chemicals. It can damage skin, eyes and lung tissues and can be fatal after long exposure. It was used as a choking weapon on the western front during World War I." -- Article Excerpt from the News & Observer. Full Article [PDF]

 

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