I want to reassure our residents and water customers that our water remains safe to drink and use as normal,” said Scott ...

The July 14 chemical leak at GFS Chemicals that resulted in a shelter-in-place order for people in Franklinton involved hydrogen bromide, the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency told The Dispatch.

Columbus fire issued a shelter-in-place order July 14 around GFS Chemicals in Franklinton following a release of a toxic yellow gas cloud on June 14.