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Southington crews clean up ammonia leak

Officials said the leak was reported just before 8 p.m. Sunday, prompting an alert for residents nearby to shelter in place.

SOUTHINGTON, Conn. — Officials are cleaning up after an ammonia spill inside a business on Industrial Avenue. 

Deputy Chief Scott DiBattista said several 911 calls came in around 8 p.m. Sunday reporting a strong ammonia smell in the area of Elizabeth Drive. 

First responders arrived at 93 Industrial Avenue, aware that ammonia was used at the business. Officials said that the first crews at the scene smelled an odor. Using thermal imaging cameras, they were able to see a plume venting from the roof. 

According to officials, an anhydrous ammonia tank was leaking from inside the building. 

Residents in Southington, Bristol, and Plainville were notified of the leak through door-to-door communication and an emergency notification system. Residents were asked to stay inside with the windows closed. 

HAZ-MAT teams were brought in to help with securing the leak. Additional mutual aid was also called in to assist with on-scene clean-up and provide additional coverage to Southington. 

Officials from the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection [DEEP] and Division of Emergency were on scene as well. 

Officials said the leak was secured just after midnight and no injuries were reported. 

At this time it's unknown what prompted the leak. 

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