Ammonia leak at factory prompts shelter-in-place order for Burlington residents

Ammonia Leak at Factory Prompts Shelter-in-Place Order

An ammonia leak at Scoular Factory led to a shelter-in-place order for Burlington residents early Monday morning.

The Burlington Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at Scoular, a global supply chain company, at 11 p.m. due to a large industrial refrigeration unit issue.

Upon arrival, fire crews encountered a strong chemical odor. Through their investigation, it was determined that there was an ammonia leak inside the facility.

The shelter-in-place warning was issued for resident safety. Author's note: Ammonia leak causes evacuation.

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