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Fox Crossing business evacuated following hazardous materials spill

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FOX CROSSING (NBC 26) -- The Fox Crossing Fire Department says a business had to be evacuated Friday following a hazardous materials spill.

Crews responded to 2100 Holly Road for reports of a spill. The Fox Crossing Fire Department says a 300-gallon tote of organic peroxide was punctured and leaking onto the loading dock floor.

The fire department said people in the building were evacuated and a Hazardous Materials team from the Oshkosh Fire Department was called to help.

According to the Fox Crossing Fire Department, crews used absorbent booms and oil dry to stop the flow of chemical into the parking lot and into a nearby ditch. The fire department said the HazMat entry team was able to go near the tote and stop the active leak.

About 160 gallons of chemical had leaked onto the loading dock floor and parking lot.

Several employees were evaluated for chemical exposure on scene, while no fire department crews were hurt during the response.