By MICHAELA SPRINGER & JAY ADKINS
WISH-TV | wishtv.com
People in part of downtown Noblesville were asked to shelter in place after a possible chemical explosion Thursday afternoon.
People were told to shelter in place everywhere inside the red box on this map. Note that north is oriented to the right. (Graphic provided)
The incident happened sometime before 1:35 p.m. at 835 Wayne St., the Noblesville Fire Department said on X. The address is for an Indiana American Water facility at North Eighth and Wayne streets, just north of the courthouse.
The fire department initially described it as an “explosion,” but said in an update that it was a “possible explosion.”
One person was transported to Ascension St. Vincent Hospital with minor injuries, NFD said in a release.
At 2 p.m., the fire department’s HAZMAT team was inside the building for an investigation.
In a post on X at 2:25 p.m. Thursday, the Noblesville Fire Department provided the following update:
“Public Safety Authorities remain on the scene of a hazmat emergency in Noblesville. If you are in the immediate one-block area between Wayne and Clinton Streets, or 8th and 10th Streets, please remain sheltered in place until an all-clear is issued.”
Editor’s note: The Noblesville Fire Department announced on Facebook an-all clear at 3:14 p.m. Thursday.
This story was originally published by WISH-TV at wishtv.com/news/local-news/all-clear-issued-after-hazmat-emergency-in-noblesville-injures-1.
Statement from Indiana American Water
Submitted
Editor’s note: The Reporter received this statement from Indiana American Water just after 3 p.m. Thursday.
Indiana American Water temporarily shut down its downtown Noblesville water treatment plant on Wayne Street [Thursday] following a chemical feed explosion at the facility around 1:15 p.m. The Noblesville Fire Department was immediately called to assist. No injuries were reported; however, one employee was transported to the hospital as a precautionary measure.
In addition, there is no indication that water service has been affected or disrupted. Noblesville is served by three water treatment systems and can maintain water service.
Company leadership and personnel are actively investigating the incident and assessing any potential impacts to the local water distribution system.
We remain committed to maintaining safe and reliable water service to the customers and communities we serve.