A commercial building in Virginia experienced an ammonia leak on Wednesday night, resulting in the hospitalization of 26 people, with four individuals experiencing significant symptoms. The incident occurred in Loudoun County, located 45 miles northwest of Washington D.C., after local officials received a call reporting a gas leak around 8:36 p.m. Fire and rescue crews from multiple agencies confirmed the leak was ammonia and found numerous individuals exposed to the gas. Emergency services treated individuals on the scene, with 26 people ultimately being taken to the hospital for further care. The fire department indicated that more information would be provided as it became available and stated that there would be a continued public safety presence in the area. Julia, a reporter for USA TODAY, has covered a wide range of topics in her career, from local businesses and government in Miami to technology and pop culture. She can be found on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok under the username @juliamariegz.
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