CBRN event in United States of America on Sat 23rd May 2026

Multiple first responders received an early morning call for a chlorine leak at the Yates Center Water Plant. Woodson County 911 Dispatch received the call just after 8:00 P.M. Saturday. The Yates Center Police Department, Yates Center Volunteer Fire Department, Woodson County EMS, Woodson County Sheriff’s Office and Woodson County Emergency Management responded. Joplin teen killed in fatal ATV crash in Dade County Joplin’s Schifferdecker, Cunningham pools open for summer Shoal Creek Conservation Center hosts annual plant sale Joplin memorial honors 2011 tornado victims with brick display Duquesne Memorial Park opens, honoring tornado victims According to Woodson County Emergency Management, no active leak was evident. One person was discovered with symptoms consistent with acute chlorine exposure then transported to Coffey County Hospital. A preliminary investigation shows a water plant employee was attempting to exchange a bottle of pressurized chlorine gas believed to be empty with a new full bottle. After it was disconnected, some of the chlorine gas was released. YCVFD verified there was no ongoing leak, and the area had been adequately ventilated. The scene was then released back to the Water Department. Fire and Water Department personnel say there is no ongoing risk to the public. The drinking water also isn’t affected.