Overview
- Emergency crews, called Tuesday morning to Coogee Chemicals at 1501 Titanium Drive, are investigating a possible chemical explosion.
- Ottawa Fire and Police labeled the response a hazmat situation and urged residents to avoid the area near Route 6 and Titanium Drive.
- Traffic was detoured around the site during the response, and one detour was later lifted as fire crews remained on scene.
- The fire department said injuries were reported in the initial call, but officials have not confirmed how many or how serious.
- A plant executive said he was heading to the facility after receiving an alert, and authorities said more updates will be provided.