TIPP CITY — Tipp City Fire & Emergency Services (TCFES) responded to 1 Abbott Parkway, for a report of a hydrogen peroxide reaction in a 300-gallon tote o Friday morning.

According to a press release from Tipp City Fire Chief Cameron J. Haller, on Aug. 9, at 9:40 a.m., Tipp City responded with E32 and Chief 31, Medic 31 who was on another call responded to the scene from a local hospital.

Upon arrival Chief 31 set command and found a chemical storage tote surrounded by six other chemical storage totes fuming gases into the air. Miami County Hazmat team was requested to the scene, Engine 32 arrived and evacuated the area and established an isolation zone. passenger vehicle sitting in three feet deep moving water approximately 300 yards from dry road.

Miami County Hazmat assisted with mitigating the incident and rendering the area and property safe. The incident occurred near the area of construction at the site.

No property damage occurred during this incident. The chemical was released into an approved containment vessel on site.

Due to the hazardous nature of the incident, mutual aid was required from Troy, Vandalia, and West Milton Fire Departments, the Miami County EMA, and the Miami County, and Shelby County Hazmats.

The cause of the chemical reaction is under investigation at this time.

No injuries or illnesses were reported by plant or emergency personnel from this incident.

Crews were on the scene for approximately five and half hours. The scene was returned to the Abbott facility team.