CHEMICAL RELEASE AND FIRE CONTAINED AT WACKER CHARLESTON FACILITY, NO INJURIES REPORTED
On Friday, March 6, 2026, a chemical release accompanied by a fire occurred at the Wacker facility in Charleston, Tennessee. According to an official statement from the company, emergency response teams promptly contained and controlled the incident. No injuries were reported among employees, contractors, first responders, or community members.
Affected employees sheltered in place while responders assessed and managed the scene. As a precaution, nearby residents were advised to stay indoors, but Wacker issued an all-clear around 4:20 p.m., lifting any lockdowns or shelter-in-place orders.
The company emphasized that employee and community safety remains their top priority and indicated they are collaborating with emergency teams while promising further updates as more details emerge.
