A hazardous materials incident has closed the Canton Town Transfer Station on Tuesday and until further notice.
A mixture of acid and a motor oil in a bulky waste dumpster caused a gas to be emitted and prompted emergency crews and a hazmat team to respond to the scene on Ramp Road.
Three town employees inhaled the fumes when they were near the dumpster and were taken to the hospital as a precaution, fire officials said.
It is not known when the chemicals were dumped.
The fire department evacuated some nearby businesses as a precaution.
According to the town, Ramp Road is closed until further notice. Dial a Ride Services have also been postponed.
Powder Mill Road was also closed, but has since reopened.
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An environmental clean up company is cleaning up the chemicals.
Town officials said they will notify residents as soon as possible about when the transfer station will reopen.
