UPDATED: Evacuation In Progress On Foster Street In Wheatley
Last updated: Thursday June 26th, 6:17pm
The Chatham-Kent Emergency Services is investigating an odour in Wheatley, specifically affecting Foster Street between Victoria Street North and Erie Street North.
The odour was first detected in the area of the Wheatley Public Library branch at 35 Talbot Road Wes.
Chatham-Kent Fire Chief Chris Case has confirmed the odour is Hydrogen Sulfide. That is the same gas that caused the 2021 explosion.
As a precautionary measure, all residents in this area are being evacuated to ensure their safety. A temporary shelter has been established at the local arena, 196 Erie Street North, for those displaced by the evacuation.
All emergency services are currently on the scene including Windsor Hazmat and the Ministry of Natural Resources. The Ministry of the Environment is on route.
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