Dry Chemical Released at Ellington Gas Station

Apparent white fog surrounded a Cumberland Farms in Ellington Saturday after a dry chemical was released during a fire alarm call.

Ellington firefighters responded to the gas station at 5 Wappingwood Road for a fire alarm call.

There was no fire when they arrived, according to the department, however a large amount of a dry chemical that is in fire extinguishers was released, causing the appearance of white fog.

No one was injured.

The dry chemical release shouldn't put anyone in danger.

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