FREON LEAK AT WHEATON PLAZA IN MARYLAND DUE TO A RUPTURED FREON TANK
WHEATON, MD. (WUSA 9) -- Authorities responded to a Freon leak at Wheaton Plaza on Monday afternoon, said Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer.
The leak was caused by a ruptured Freon tank near H&R Block and Ruby Tuesday.
Piringer said the leak has been controlled and that the hazmat team is monitoring the situation. He Tweeted that H&R Block, Ruby Tuesday and Hollywood East Asia were evacuated, that no sickness or injuries have been reported and the health department has been notified.
“more..Wheaton Plaza HazMat - NO injury/sickness, 3 stores evacuated - H&R Block, Ruby Tues, Hollywood East Asia - Health Inspector notified”