Shelter-in-place lifted at Charleston plant

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A shelter-in-place was lifted at 10:11 Wednesday morning in Kanawha County following a chemical leak at the Clearon plant in South Charleston. 

Kanawha County Metro 911 and emergency management said there was a release a chlorinated dry bleach at about 8:30 a.m.

A shelter-in-place alert originally was issued for the Spring Hill community of South Charleston, from the Mound west, Dunbar and North Charleston.

Founded in 1995, Clearon Corp. produces dry bleach tablets and biocides used for water treatment in swimming pools, spas and sanitizers.

An investigation into what caused the leak and how much material was released was underway.

 





More News

News
Arrest made in Cheat Lake shooting death
Deputies say there was a night of fighting before woman was shot.
April 25, 2024 - 4:01 pm
News
Woelfel urging governor to put child abuse-related bill on special session agenda
Senate Minority Leader says Boone County case tragic example of why another layer of review needed.
April 25, 2024 - 3:07 pm
News
West Virginia among first states approved to unlock millions of federal broadband expansion dollars
West Virginia is in line for $1.2 billion.
April 25, 2024 - 2:16 pm
News
West Virginia officials blast new EPA rules with heavier restrictions on coal, gas power plants
Under the EPA rule announced today, coal plants that plan to stay open beyond 2039 would have to cut or capture 90% of their carbon dioxide emissions by 2032.
April 25, 2024 - 1:50 pm


Your Comments