An “all clear” has been given for the area around the Mastronardi Produce, formerly AppHarvest building in Berea. On Wednesday evening, the Berea Fire Department was dispatched to the scene for a possible hazardous material spill.
A press release from the department stated that crews found an active spill of a container of nitric acid spilled in semi-trailer outside of the facility. The area was evacuated and the spill was contained. A hazardous material team arrived to assist in the neutralization, removal, and disposal of the chemical spill.
