Nitric acid spill releases toxic fumes in Cape Town prompting evacuations
Published date: Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:57:02 +0700A nitric acid spill in South Africa released toxic fumes, prompting evacuations and raising alarm in the community.
Locals reported smoke rising from the Ecowize hygiene-products facility in Montague Gardens in Cape Town on Monday at around 3:30 pm local time.
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Cape Town, South Africa |
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12/01/2026 |
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ViralPress/Abramjee |
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VRP174754 |
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Duration: 00:40 |
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Rating: News safe |
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