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Charlotte Fire responds to anhydrous ammonia leak

Charlotte Fire said there were no reported injuries.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte Fire Department responded to a food distribution center in Charlotte Thursday after an anhydrous ammonia leak. Anhydrous ammonia is used as a refrigerant for cold and frozen food at the distribution center.

The leak has since been secured, according to the fire department.

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It happened on Statesville Road, near the intersection with Long Creek Park Drive.

The fire department said firefighters and a HAZMAT team ventilated residual anhydrous ammonia in a small part of the warehouse. The facility has been turned over to property management after crews controlled the incident, according to a post on social media from the department. 

Charlotte Fire said there were no reported injuries. 

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