Chlorine Plume Forms In Atchison, KS After Chemical Spill; Evacuation Underway

Picture from Atchison, KS right now – chemical leak. People told to avoid going outside. pic.twitter.com/yIij4S7xeG
— Josh Helmuth (@Jhelmuth) October 21, 2016

In a scene reminiscent of a Stephen King book, a chemical spill in Atchison, Kansas has sent a plume of what is reportedly chlorine fog into the air and spurred evaucation warnings from officials. On social media, emergency officials warned residents to seek shelter and stay inside.
Atchison County officials are closing and evacuating the county courthouse. Benedictine College has been evacuated

This post was published at Zero Hedge on Oct 21, 2016.