On Friday, January 5 at 10:32 AM, Fremont firefighters responded to Arctic Glacier Ice (43960 Fremont Blvd) for a report of an ammonia leak. Firefighters arrived to find a large cloud above the building and Arctic Glacier Ice personnel evacuating the building.
The Fremont Fire Department (FFD) Special Operations Task Force, inclusive of the FFD Hazardous Materials Team was immediately requested to respond in order to address the hazardous materials leak.
Just prior to 12 PM, a Shelter-In-Place order for the area west of Fremont Blvd, north of S. Grimmer Blvd, east of Grimmer Blvd, and south of Automall Pkwy was called for by the Incident Commander and issued by the Fremont Police Department until approximately 1 PM.
Firefighters in Level A suits, personal protective equipment specific for hazardous materials responses, confirmed the leak was limited to ammonia and terminated the exterior leak. The cause of the ammonia release is under investigation. Thankfully, there were no reports of injuries to community members, business personnel or first responders.
In addition to the FFD Special Operations Task Force, Fremont PD, FFD Rehab Unit, Falck Ambulance and PG&E, FFD Hazardous Materials inspectors also responded to the scene to provide technical assistance.
Arctic Glacier Ice is currently non-operational. To help ensure the business is able to fully resume operations, FFD Hazardous Materials inspectors will stay in contact with facility personnel.
