When they arrived, they realized there was not a fire, but there was a hazardous materials leak, said the Vandalia Fire Department.
“The Dayton Regional Hazmat Team responded, made entry and mitigated a hydrochloric acid leak,” the fire department said. “Out an abundance of caution a traffic isolation zone was established south of the incident between Stop 8 and Needmore roads.”
Multiple roads, including Webster Street and Wadsworth Road, were closed with residences and businesses in the area sheltering in place.
Around 9 a.m., crews determined the isolation zone was no longer needed and traffic restrictions were lifted.
Stop 8 Road is expected to remain closed between Ventnor Avenue and Kristin Lane as the investigation continues.
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