Chemical leak in Sugar Grove sends 14 to hospital
Published: Monday, Aug. 22, 2016 1:50 p.m. CDT • Updated: Monday, Aug. 22, 2016 1:52 p.m. CDT
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Caption(Bob Tomaszewski - btomaszewski@shawmedia.com)
Caption(Bob Tomaszewski - btomaszewski@shawmedia.com)
By KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE - editorial@kcchronicle.com
SUGAR GROVE, IL – Fourteen people were hospitalized for minor respiratory problems following a chemical spill at a chemical distributor in Sugar Grove, according to a news release from the Sugar Grove Fire Protection District.
The fire district responded to Producers Chemical, 1960 Bucktail Lane, at 8:20 a.m. Aug. 22 for a chemical release in the loading dock area, the release stated.
Sugar Grove Police Chief Pat Rollins said the call was in response to a chlorine gas leak, a byproduct of a chemical reaction.
Emergency officials cleared the building of all occupants, the release stated, noting eight people were taken to Delnor Hospital and six people were brought to Mercy Hospital.
The chemical release was controlled in about two and a half hours, the release stated. It indicated the incident was confined to the property, which was turned over to the occupant and cleanup company.
The Sugar Grove Fire Protection District was assisted by units from North Aurora, Elburn, Big Rock, Little Rock Fox, Montgomery, Geneva, Batavia, Maple Park, St. Charles, Aurora, Hinckley, Bristol Kendall, Sugar Grove police, Tri-Com dispatch center and Sugar Grove firefighters auxiliary, the release stated.
Additionally, the release indicated the Burlington Northern Railroad was in contact with the incident commander due to the close proximity of the incident.
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11 hospitalized after chemical spill in Sugar Grove
Posted 11:52 AM, August 22, 2016, by WGN Web Desk
SUGAR GROVE, Ill. -- Eleven people are being treated in area hospitals after a Hazmat situation in Sugar Grove.
Authorities say there was a chlorine gas leak at Producers Chemical Company at 1960 Bucktail Lane.
Two chemicals mixed causing a reaction.
Police say the facility will be closed the rest of the day while a Hazmat team does testing to make sure the building is safe for employees to return to work.
All of the victims are being treated for minor respiratory issues.