Crime & Safety
Metro Recycling Center Site Of Possible Chemical Leak
Responding firefighters heard small explosions coming from inside a building.
PORTLAND, OR – Firefighters responded to the Metro Recycling Center on Northwest 61st Avenue on Wednesday morning after reports of a possible hazardous materials spill. One building was forced to evacuate.
Portland Fire & Rescue was called around 11:30 a.m..
Firefighters were told that 55 gallon drum was leaking an unknown material. Get all the latest information on what's happening in your community by signing up for Patch's newsletters and breaking news alerts
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Once on scene, they could hear small explosions coming from the building.
Hazmat technicians suited up to enter the building.
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Crews started clearing the area about 90 minutes later.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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