Montebello Hazmat Situation: Chemical Spill Reported

BALTIMORE, MD — Residents in the 4000 block of Hillen Road are being asked to shelter in place Wednesday afternoon, according to the Baltimore Office of Emergency Management.

Crews from the Baltimore City Fire Department are investigating an incident near the 4000 block of Hillen Road, officials reported before 4:45 p.m.

"All commuters should avoid this area," Baltimore emergency officials said.

A chemical spill was reported at the Montebello Water Filtration Plant, according to the Baltimore Firefighters Union IAFF Local 734.

HAZMAT
Montebello Filtration Plant
4001 Hillen Rd 21218#EdnorGardensLakeside@marypatclarke#BCFDHazmat called to a chemical spill in the plant. Area roads may be blocked, avoid the area.

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— Baltimore Firefighters IAFF Local 734 (@BCFDL734) September 16, 2020