Update: Fire, hazmat teams responding to ammonia leak at winery
Update posted Wednesday morning, 8 a.m.
–The leak of anhydrous ammonia at Treasury Wine Estates is under control, according to reports.
The problem was reportedly mitigated by employees at the facility.
Reports say all employees are safe and resources are being released from the scene.
Anhydrous ammonia is reportedly used as part of the winemaking process.
Original story posted Tuesday, 10 a.m.
By Jason Brock
–Fire and Hazmat teams are responding to an estimated 100 to 200 pound estimated anhydrous ammonia leak at Treasury Wine Estates, Paso Robles, off 46 E. no exposure. Leak has been stopped hazmat evaluating now. All employees have been safely evacuated. Battalion 3419, battalion 3414, hazmat 1, engines 30, 3472, 52, all on scene now.
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