California NH3 Leak Sends 13 to Hospital

Some 13 people were transported to local hospitals in stable condition in Buena Park, Calif., on Oct. 13 due to an ammonia leak at a commercial business. One was treated at the scene and 12 more were decontaminated. The leak was reported at 9:15 a.m.

“Firefighters continued their efforts to stop the ammonia leak throughout the day, and were eventually able to mitigate it,” the Orange County Fire Authority said in a statement.