ENVIRONMENTAL INCIDENT TOWN OF ERWIN – AVOID THE AREA
EMERGENCY SERVICES ARE WORKING TO CONTAIN A NITROGEN LEAK AT THE ERWIN DIESEL PLANT. THE LEAK HAS CAUSED VISIBILITY ISSUES ACROSS SR-417. AVOID THE AREA UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
At approximately 7:15 a.m. the Steuben County 911 Center received a call regarding a Nitrogen leak at the Corning Diesel Plant on State Route 417 in the Town of Erwin. Forest View Gang Mills Fire Department was dispatched to the scene and found a Vapor Cloud drifting from the plant towards I-99 and State Route 417, reducing visibility.
Evacuation of the immediate area was initiated and a detour of traffic was established. A local evacuation center has been established at the Addison Community Center for local residents.
Emergency responders are working with Plant Officials to monitor the situation. The situation is stable at this time. It is suggested to avoid this area. If traveling I-99 or State Route 417 today, try to find alternative routes.
Additional updates will be provided once they are available.
