Hazmat crews are in the process of pinpointing the anhydrous ammonia leak within MDV Nash Finch Company located at 4150 W Blount St. in Pensacola.
The impact is now believed to be onsite only, but as a precautionary measure residents within a 2,500 feet radius of the facility are asked to continue to shelter in place. This is expected to be lifted shortly.
To shelter in place:
- Turn off their air conditioners and fans that may circulate outside air into the home
- Close all windows and doors
- Close any fireplace dampers
- Bring in all pets
- Stay indoors and monitor local media until the all clear is given
Only one minor injury of a first responder, who treated and released on scene, was reported.
A call was received my Escambia County Emergency Commutations at 8:39 p.m. reporting a strong odor. Escambia County Emergency Management, Fire Rescue, and the Escambia County Sheriff's Office is on scene.
Escambia County used it’s “Alert Escambia,” an emergency notification system that provides updates to a specific geographical area during local emergencies and disasters to participating Escambia County residents via text message, email or phone call. To subscribe and learn about our other ways of staying tuned in, click here.
More information will be given as it is available.
