Ammonia leak may force evacuations of El Molino Foods in Claresholm
Claresholm, AB – UPDATE (4:15 pm): All staff at El Molino Foods have been safely evacuated. The hazmat crew at Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services arrived on scene at 3:30 pm. A further update is expected at 5:00 pm.
UPDATE (2:05 pm): The Town of Claresholm has declared a State of Local Emergency in order to be prepared for a potential evacuation of El Molino Foods.
Original Story:
An chemical hazard advisory alert has been issued by the Town of Claresholm and Alberta Emergency Alerts.