Crime & Safety
Ammonia Leak Closes Denver Fish Shop, Evacuates Neighborhood
The Denver Fire Dept. evacuated businesses near Seattle Fish Co. to take care of an ammonia leak.
DENVER, CO -- Toxic ammonia vapors from a leak at a Denver business had the Denver Fire Department evacuating nearby neighbors Tuesday morning. The leak was reported at Seattle Fish Co, in the 6200 block of East 42nd Avenue around 11:30 a.m. By 12:30, emergency workers gave the all-clear and evacuees were allowed to return. Anhydrous ammonia, a colorless gas with "pungent, suffocating fumes," is used in industrial refrigeration systems. When it leaks, it expands rapidly, forming a large cloud that acts like a heavier-than-air gas for a period of time and can cause health issues, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
Ammonia leak eliminated at Seattle Fish Co. 6211 E. 42nd Ave. Vapors tapering off. Occupants to return to nearby businesses and buildings once determined to be safe. Only pertinent updates to follow. pic.twitter.com/Ets4lnCTbs
— Denver Fire Dept. (@Denver_Fire) April 10, 2018
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