Toledo man describes days-long chemical leak: 'Looked like a movie'

{"heading_1":"The Chemical Leak Incident","paragraph_1":"On Tuesday, a chemical leak occurred at an MC Tank facility in Toledo, Ohio, resulting in the evacuation of hundreds of residents within a 3-mile radius. The leak involved glycidyl methacrylate, an industrial chemical used in plastics, paints, and coatings.","paragraph_2":"State officials stated that the leak was caused by an error during the transfer of the chemical. The city and MC Tank Transport Inc. have been working to resolve the situation, allowing the chemicals to vent from the 5,500-gallon tank to prevent an explosion.","paragraph_3":"Residents have reported symptoms such as burning in the eyes, lungs, and sinuses, bad headaches, and nausea. One area hospital is treating 35 patients. The dense fog has also affected visibility, with residents describing the scene as 'looking like a movie.'","paragraph_4":"City officials have lifted the shelter-in-place order and reduced the evacuation zone to half a mile, but the chemical plume remains. The Environmental Protection Agency is monitoring air quality and residents are being encouraged to ventilate their homes and wash their hands thoroughly."}