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Chemical leak in Toledo forces hazardous materials evacuation, shelter-in-place orders

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Karma Sabbah

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Karma Sabbah is a digital producer at CBS Detroit. Karma is a multilingual journalist with a background in video production and content creation. She graduated with a Master of Science in Health, Environment, and Science Journalism from Medill at Northwestern University in 2024, and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from NDU in Lebanon in 2022.

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Updated on: October 22, 2026 / 12:40 AM EDT / CBS Detroit

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A massive chemical leak in Toledo, Ohio, is forcing some people out of their homes while others have been told to shelter in place.

A plume of smoke full of chemicals erupted from the MC Tank terminal.

One injury has been reported so far. According to officials, a Lucas County sheriff's deputy who responded to the scene wasn't feeling well and drove himself to a hospital.

Toledo Fire and Rescue ordered everyone within a 1-mile radius of 1266 Progress Ave.…

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