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Ammonia leak in Mayport Village, Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department responding

Ammonia leak in Mayport Village, Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department responding

Yahoo09-05-2025

The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department and a hazmat team are responding to an ammonia leak in Mayport.
Action News Jax's Madison Foglio is in Mayport Village and the building where the leak is happening has been evacuated.
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