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FAIRVIEW TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Three people were injured in an accident at a business Friday morning in York County. It happened around 10:15 a.m. at Crostwater Distillery on the 500 block of Industrial Drive in Fairview Township. AdvertisementThe initial call came in as an explosion, but Fairview Township Emergency Management Coordinator Brandon Freistat said there was never an explosion or even a fire. He said the incident was caused by a chemical that formed a vapor. Freistat said the chemical was an acidic-based material that was 75% vinegar. Three employees suffered burns, described as moderate to minor injuries. Video below: Full news conference with Freistat. Air smells like vinegarHours after the accident, people in the area were still reporting a strong smell of vinegar in the air. Freistat said hazmat was on the scene, monitoring air quality and that there is no danger to the community. He said the chemical had been diluted and fans were being used to vent the building. Get breaking news alerts sent to your phoneiPHONE: Download the WGAL app in the App Store.ANDROID: Download the WGAL app on Google Play.
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