At 0436 hours on August 16, 2011, the food processing facility had an ammonia release. About 20,000 pounds may have been released. Up to 35 homes in the surrounding area were initially evacuated by the local fire department. CSX main rail line located 100 yards behind the facility was shutdown. CSX's contractors, HEPACO, is assisting the facility with the response. A 10-inch pipeline carrying ammonia may have been breached as well as a water line. The discharge may impact the Pee Dee River nearby. The facility remains shutdown due to elevated levels of ammonia in the facility. OSC Ken Rhame and START contractor, OTIE, have been dispatched to assist with the response.
