COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A chemical leak from an explosives manufacturing plant is prompting evacuations Wednesday in and around Zaleski in Vinton County, according to the sheriff's office.
Creek Road, Morgan Road, Infirmary Road, State Route 677 and the Village of Zaleski are being evacuated. Residents are urged to leave the area to avoid exposure.
Courtesy: Kennedi KovaleskiCourtesy: Kennedi KovaleskiCourtesy: Kennedi KovaleskiThe chemical leak is originating from the Austin Powder plant, according to Nexstar's WOWK. The Red Diamond facility's website says it manufactures materials that go into blast powder and dynamite.
More than 400,000 Ohioans see driver’s license suspensions lifted under new lawAustin Powder says that the facility is the county's largest employer with about 250 employees.
The Federal Aviation Administration has placed a temporary flight restriction with a radius of 30 nautical miles up to 23,000 feet in the area of the leak. The TFR is currently in effect until 10:25 a.m. Thursday.
A shelter is set up at Vinton County High School for anyone who doesn't have somewhere to go.
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