Mandatory evacuations stopped after hydrochloric acid spill near Philips Highway, JFRD reports

Residents are now permitted to return home and portions of Philips Highway have been reopened, as declared by the Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department.

Update…evacuations have stopped and the residents may return to their homes…Philips highway is being reopened as well.A hazardous material incident has forced the Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department to issue a mandatory evacuation order, as hydrochloric acid reportedly spilled from a railcar in the 7100 block of Philips Highway early Sunday morning.

Residents near the 7100 block of Philips Highway are being strongly advised to adhere to the following instructions: Follow signs and law enforcement instructions: Cooperate with law enforcement officers and follow any posted signs and instructions. Jacksonville officials are closely monitoring the situation and remain committed to providing timely updates as additional information becomes available.

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