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Hazmat response issued for ammonia leak on commercial vessel in Seattle

Feb 27, 2026, 9:01 AM

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Closeup of the Seattle Fire Department insignia on an emergency response vehicle. (Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)

(Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)

A hazmat response was issued for a commercial vessel Friday morning, the Seattle Fire Department (SFD) stated.

The hazmat response was triggered after SFD received reports of an ammonia leak. The vessel has been evacuated as a safety precaution.

The boat is docked in the 600 block of W. Ewing Street.

This is a developing story, check back for updates

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