Ammonia leak reported in Caloocan cold storage facility

An ammonia leak occurred at a cold storage facility in Barangay Dagat-Dagatan, Caloocan City on Wednesday evening, the Caloocan Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office confirmed.

FLASH REPORT: ‘Ammonia leak’ sa isang cold storage facility sa Brgy. Dagat-dagatan, Caloocan City, kontrolado na ng mga awtoridad. | via @jhomer_apresto pic.twitter.com/DsSgW6Sb9T

— DZBB Super Radyo (@dzbb) June 23, 2021

According to Jhomer Apresto’s report on Super Radyo dzBB, initial information revealed that the ammonia leaked in a portion of the facility which is currently undergoing construction.

Meanwhile, the Bureau of Fire Protection said the cause came from a pipe that was opened.

Some residents inhaled the smoke, but no one was rushed to the hospital. Their conditions are currently being monitored.

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Meanwhile, the leak was reported to be now under control.  Authorities are investigating the incident.—Joahna Lei Casilao/LDF, GMA News