Shelter-in-place lifted in Deptford Township after chlorine leak at municipal facility

DEPTFORD, N.J. - A precautionary shelter-in-place has been lifted for residents in parts of Deptford Township after a chlorine leak at a municipal facility Thursday afternoon.

Gloucester County Emergency Management said crews "mitigated vapors with water suppression while conducting air monitoring in the area." 

"The leak is mitigated and the Shelter In Place is now lifted," an update from county officials said.

What we know:

A precautionary shelter-in-place was issued for Deptford Township residents on portions of Windermere, Cooper Village, and Deptford Memorial Park. 

Gloucester County Emergency Management said a chlorine cylinder within a Deptford Township municipal facility on Delsea Drive "experienced an active leak."

The Deptford Fire Department and the Gloucester County Hazmat team responded to the scene and "mitigated vapors with water suppression while conducting air monitoring in the area."

The precautionary shelter-in-place was lifted a short time later. 

"The leak is mitigated and the Shelter In Place is now lifted," Gloucester County Emergency Management said.

What we don't know:

Officials have not said what caused the leak.