10/21/2026
If you were in North Toledo last night, the fog outside your window may not have been just fog.
Late Tuesday night, a hazardous materials release was reported near Progress Avenue and Enterprise Boulevard. Officials have since identified the chemical as glycidyl methacrylate, an industrial chemical used in plastics, paints, and coatings. As of this morning, a 1-mile evacuation order and a 3-mile shelter-in-place order remain in effect.
Dense fog has made it hard to tell what’s in the air, and officials are asking residents not to judge conditions by how the air looks. If you’re in the shelter-in-place area:
- Stay indoors and keep pets inside
- Close all windows and doors
- Turn off heating, cooling, and ventilation systems that pull in outside air
- Contact a medical professional if you think you’re reacting to exposure
- Call 911 if you’re having trouble breathing
Our team is following this situation closely. For the most current updates, please rely on Toledo Fire & Rescue, the City of Toledo, and Lucas County Emergency Management.
Official updates: https://toledo.oh.gov
We’ve spent more than 70 years helping communities understand the air they breathe, and our thoughts are with everyone affected and the first responders on scene. If you know someone in the Toledo area, please share this with them.
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