Ammonia leak at factory prompts shelter-in-place order for Burlington residents

Ammonia Leak at Factory Prompts Shelter-in-Place Order

A shelter-in-place order was issued for Burlington residents early Monday morning due to an ammonia leak at the Scoular Factory.

The Burlington Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at Scoular, a global supply chain company, at 11 p.m. The alarm was associated with one of the facility's large industrial refrigeration units.

Upon arrival, fire crews encountered a strong chemical odor. Through their investigation, it was determined that there was an ammonia leak inside the facility.

The Burlington Police Department stated this on social media, prompting the shelter-in-place warning for residents.

Author's summary: Ammonia leak prompts shelter order.

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MyNorthwest MyNorthwest — 2025-10-13

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