Arrington
Nelson Co, VA
4:45 PM – 6.17.26
Crews responded to the Nelson Water plant this afternoon on Tye Brook Highway for a chlorine gas leak. The scene has now been cleared and the leak stopped. Wintergreen Fire and Rescue Chief Curtis Sheets said his agency assisted on the scene with other agencies as well. He told us the following Wednesday afternoon.
“A cylinder of Chorine gas developed a leak. NCSA staff used on-site leak kit and protocols to immediately mitigate, however ultimately could not stop the leak. The facility was evacuated due to health risks associated with Chlorine. Piney River FD has command and are being assisted by Wintergreen and Lovingston FD. Nelson EMS is providing medical standby. Virginia Department of Emergency Management provided consultation.
These leaks are uncommon however not unheard of. NCSA acted appropriately by notifying 911 immediately.“
