A chlorine gas leak at the Olin Plant B in Freeport, Texas, injured four workers and triggered shelter-in-place orders for thousands of residents. Sirens alerted locals at 9:00am, indicating a serious Level 3 release of chlorine gas, leading to immediate health concerns. While the leak was contained by 9:46am, the city advised residents to stay indoors due to potential respiratory hazards. One worker required hospitalization but is expected to recover. The incident underscores the risks associated with living near chemical plants and prompted swift actions from local authorities and schools.
At 9:00am local time, sirens at the Olin Plant B in Freeport alerted the community to a Level 3 chlorine leak that injured four workers.
The lake Jackson Police Department confirmed the situation was serious enough for a shelter-in-place order, affecting thousands of local residents and schools.
Breathing in chlorine gas, even in small amounts, can irritate the eyes, nose, and throat, and lead to serious respiratory issues, including pulmonary edema.
Resident Michael Kelly commented on the frequency of incidents at chemical plants in the area, noting that while it's undesirable, it is part of living near such facilities.
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