Hazmat called to ReddyIce building in SW OKC after 100lbs of toxic gas released into air
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Hazmat was called out to the ReddyIce building in SW Oklahoma City on Monday after toxic gas was released into the area.
The ReddyIce building and neighboring locations were evacuated after workers were putting in new equipment and cut a line that released 100lbs of Anhydrous Ammonia into the air.
Anhydrous Ammonia is stored as a liquid under pressure. When it is released into the environment though, it becomes a toxic gas. Liquid anhydrous ammonia expands 850 times when its released into the air and can form large vapor clouds.
Anhydrous Ammonia is stored as a liquid under pressure. When it is released into the environment though, it becomes a toxic gas. Liquid anhydrous ammonia expands 850 times when its released into the air and can form large vapor clouds.
The chemical release has since dissipated, and no injuries were reported. OKCFD has given the all clear after Hazmat worked on the area.
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