MARCH 18, 2015
FORT ERIE, ONTARIO
The private hazardous materials company hired by regional
authorities will be working for about the next two weeks to clean up a chemical
spill on Helena Street, Fort Erie Fire Chief Larry Coplen said Wednesday night.
Though the spill has forced the closing of Helena between
Garrison Road and Albany Street, the basically rural nature of that part of the
town has not caused great problems for the few nearby residents who have been
allowed to remain in their homes and have no problem driving out of the area,
officials said.
The acetone and toluene that spilled out of a building at 833 Helena Street, Fort Erie, Ontario L2A 4K2 over a week ago remained under investigation by town officials. The
chemicals are not believed to pose any immediate health problems to residents
but is not to be touched without protective clothing, officials said. The
Ontario Ministry of the Environment is in charge of the cleanup operations.
Source: http://www.buffalonews.com