Jeep maker Stellantis NV has halted production at its Wrangler plant in Toledo, Ohio, because of a hazardous material release.

The Toledo Fire & Rescue Department on Tuesday evening, Oct. 20 issued an immediate evacuation order for a 1-mile radius around MC Tank Terminal, a bulk liquid chemical storage and transport facility at 1266 Progress Ave. There also is a shelter-in-place order for those within a 3-mile radius of the site.

Stellantis on Tuesday night sent home workers at the north plant of the Toledo Assembly Complex that builds the Wrangler following the incident, spokesperson Ann Marie Fortunate said in an email. It canceled first and second shift on Wednesday. The site is close to 1 mile from the origin site.

The complex's south plant, which builds the Jeep Gladiator midsize truck, is not in production this week. That facility is outside the 1-mile radius, but within the 3-mile shelter-in-place zone.

"We are closely tracking the toxic spill in Toledo affecting our members who live and work in the city, especially those at Toledo Assembly Plant," said Kevin Gotinsky, a United Auto Workers vice president who heads the union's Stellantis Department. "Our top priority is keeping our members safe, and we will continue to advocate that Stellantis puts safety first as we monitor the situation."Every worker has the right to a safe work environment, and the UAW has your back," he said. "Please direct any questions or concerns to your union representatives."

The chemical release is ongoing, according to the City of Toledo's website. It's of glycidyl methacrylate, an irritant that can cause burning of the eyes, nose, mouth and skin. The city recommends that if exposure occurs, the impacted area should be showered or rinsed. Symptoms of overexposure include headache, dizziness, tiredness, nausea and vomiting. The city recommends residents contact a medical professional if someone believes they've been exposed. Not injuries or fatalities have been reported. Tap water, according to the city, is not contaminated.

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