Shelter-In-Place Order Lifted In Curtis Bay: Officials

BALTIMORE, MD — Authorities have given the all-clear after a chemical leak in Curtis Bay prompted a shelter-in-place order Monday. The Baltimore Office of Emergency Management reported the situation had been resolved as of 1:30 p.m.

Emergency officials had advised those within a 1-mile radius of 3400 Fairfield Road in Curtis Bay to stay inside due to a chemical leak. Hazardous materials personnel were called to the location, which is in an industrial area.

Residents were advised after 11:15 a.m. to close their windows and limit the time they spent outside in three ZIP codes: 21060, 21225 and 21226. Those ZIP codes include parts of Brooklyn and Glen Burnie. The request was made "due to Baltimore Fire activity," authorities advised.

After noon, emergency personnel clarified that there had been a chemical leak in the area of 3400 Fairfield Road. A chemical was being transferred from a tanker to a trailer around 10:45 a.m. when it spilled near the Solvay plant, Baltimore City Fire Chief Roman Clark told WJZ.

Solvay is a chemical plant that creates products used in coatings and personal care items.

Chlorosulfonic acid, which can cause skin and eye irritation, was released near the chemical plant, according to WBAL Radio, which reported there were no injuries after a plume formed overhead.

News helicopters were advised to keep their distance after emergency management officials said their presence was hampering operations for firefighters.

See images from the Curtis Bay chemical leak incident below.

Patch graphic. Google map provided by the Baltimore Office of Emergency Management.