Evacuation Zone Reduced Following Hazardous Materials Release in North Toledo

An evacuation order in North Toledo, Ohio, has been revised to a 1/4-mile radius around the MC Tank Terminal at 1266 Progress Ave, following a hazardous materials release. Toledo Fire & Rescue, along with federal, state, and local partners, are continuing to monitor conditions as the chemical, glycidyl methacrylate, is still being released, though at a significantly slower rate. The incident, which began on October 20, 2026, still poses a potential explosion risk, and residents are advised to follow health department guidance for returning home.