No Safety Concerns Following Chemical Spill

Quick work by Emergency Crews in Sioux Lookout prevented a major incident Tuesday evening.
Municipal officials say a liquid chemical spill occurred outside the Water Treatment Plant on Wellington Street around 5:30.
The spill was quickly contained and cleaned-up.
Fire Chief Rob Favot says officials and plant operators were on hand to provide information on the chemical and help contain the site.
He notes that area residents were asked to remain indoors as a precautionary measure.
CAO Merlin Dewing says all protocols for dealing with spills were followed and the Ministry of Environment was notified.
The cause and quantity of the spill from a tanker is under investigation.