An ammonia leak late on June 19 at the New Braunfels Smokehouse food production facility in New Braunfels, Texas, prompted an evacuation of area homes and businesses until 6 a.m. on June 20, KSAT News reported. No injuries were reported, but the facility remained closed at midweek.
The evacuation was ordered for approximately 115 people in homes and business within two-tenths of a mile of the facility, along with employees at the site. Officials said a reverse 911 system and door-to-door notifications were used in the evacuation by the New Braunfels police and fire departments.