Shelter in place lifted for city of Brewster residents

UPDATE — Okanogan County officials have lifted their ‘shelter in place’ warning in the city of Brewster. Emergency Management says a potentially dangerous ammonia leak is contained and the cloud has dissipated. Okanogan County Emergency Management issued a shelter in place after a “good-sized” cloud of ammonia began emanating from a warehouse on the north side of town. The leak was believed to be coming from the Chelan Fruit Cooperative facility on US97.
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