A huge chemical fire just broke out near the San Antonio airport. Fire officials say the blaze involves tanks of hydrochloric acid and leaking stripper fluid. That is a deadly combination that can explode or produce toxic fumes at any moment (News4SanAntonio).
Over 500 gallons of chemicals are burning inside the industrial building. Evacuations are already underway. The San Antonio Fire Department has sent 45 units including hazardous materials teams. A second alarm was issued because this fire is not normal and it is spreading fast (Express News).
This is not a small problem. Hydrochloric acid and stripper fluid are highly dangerous. One wrong move and the consequences could be catastrophic. People nearby must leave immediately. Police and first responders are on high alert (SAFD live update).
Stay away. Stay inside if told to. Cover your nose and mouth. This fire could produce toxic clouds that linger. No one knows how long the risk will last.
Brace yourself. This is the kind of disaster that changes a community in an instant.