Hazmat team inspects rail car near Pittsburg plant for possible chlorine leak
Fire officials confirmed Monday afternoon that a small amount of chlorine was found under a rail car in an industrial area Pittsburg and said hazmat crews were inspecting the car.
The incident was reported about 10:50 a.m. near the Corteva Agriscience plant at 901 Loveridge Road, according to the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District.
Moisture was seen under the rail car, accompanied by a slight odor of chlorine, fire officials said.
About 2:45 p.m., hazmat crews were working to open a hatch on the car, a Confire spokesman said.
Contra Costa County health officials issued a public health advisory for parts of Pittsburg and Antioch, advising residents to take precautions.
"Eye, skin, nose or throat irritation may be possible for those in the area," Contra Costa Health said. "If you experience any irritation, go inside and rinse irritated areas of the body with water."
