Blaine officials respond to chlorine leak, shelter in place lifted
Officials responding to a chlorine leak in Blaine (KSTP)
Blaine authorities responded to a chlorine leak Wednesday afternoon and have since lifted the shelter in place.
The Blaine Police Department and the Spring Lake Park-Blaine-Mounds View Fire Department responded to a chlorine leak near 117th Avenue and Jefferson Avenue Northeast in Blaine.
Officials on scene told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS the leak has been secured and crews are ventilating the affected property.
Police initially asked anyone who lives in the area to stay indoors and close their windows. They add that people may continue to use their air conditioners.
Emergency personnel are working with area schools for dismissal and busing changes as they are needed.
Officials stated said it would take at least two hours for the material to clear the area.
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