By WRCB's Rich Sobolewski and msnbc.com staff
CHATTANOOGA -- An ammonia leak prompted evacuations?in an industrial area in Chattanooga early Tuesday.
Bruce Frazier, a spokesman for the Chattanooga Fire Department, said anhydrous ammonia leak was reported at BASF's?plant?shortly before 5 a.m. local time.
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A portion of Amnicola Highway was closed and several nearby businesses, including?a Coca-Cola plant, were evacuated.
"Haz-mat technicians have suited up and made entry to where the leak is occurring," Frazier told?NBC station WRBC.?"They hope to have the leak shut off soon."
Anhydrous ammonia is a colorless gas with a sharp, suffocating odor. It can cause burning of the eyes, nose and throat if even a small amount is inhaled. Exposure to high levels of the gas can cause death.?
Source: http://usnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/02/14/10404830-ammonia-leak-sparks-evacuations-in-chattanooga
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