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Chlorine fumes force evaucation, school lockdowns in West Valley

Tamara Bevan of Phoenix covers her nose and mouth to shield herself from any
lingering chlorine gas. Bevan was riding a city bus to work when the chlorine
leak shut down parts of 51st Avenue, forcing her to find alternate
transportation.

Brent Whiting
The Arizona Republic
Nov. 17, 2003 01:55 PM


A chlorine leak at an industry plant has forced the evacuation of parts of
southwest Phoenix and Glendale, and prompted eight schools in the area to keep
students inside classrooms until further notice.

The leak sent sharp, noxious fumes into the air. It is believed to have
occurred at a one-ton holding tank of a business near 49th and Pasadena
avenues, just north of Camelback Road. Firefighters estimate a one-ton tank
holds up to 7,000 gallons of liquid.

Early reports of a chlorine leak from a railroad tanker car proved false.

The call, which came in shortly after 11:30 a.m., led firefighters to call for
the evacuation of a largely industrial area bounded by 39th and 51st avenues
and by Camelback and Missouri Avenue.

No injuries have been reported, but at least one area hospital has put its
staff on alert. Hazardous material units from Tempe, Phoenix and Glendale fire
departments are working the scene and they could be there as late as midnight,
said Glendale Fire Division Chief Capt. Elio Pompa.

Pompa said a greenish-orange cloud formed as the chlorine, which is in liquid
form, vaporized.

Authorities did not identify the eight schools.

"The British attitude is to treat society like a game preserve where a
certain percentage of the 'antelope' are expected to be eaten by the
"lions".
Christopher Morton