Ammonia Leak at Factory Prompts Shelter-in-Place Order
An ammonia leak at the Scoular Factory led to a shelter-in-place order for Burlington residents early Monday morning.
The Burlington Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at Scoular, a global supply chain company, at 11 p.m. due to a large industrial refrigeration unit.
Upon arrival, fire crews encountered a strong chemical odor. Through their investigation, it was determined that there was an ammonia leak inside the facility.
The Burlington Police Department issued a shelter-in-place warning for residents, which was reported on social media.
Author's summary: Ammonia leak prompts shelter order.