Traffic has reopened along U.S. 79 following a report late Wednesday afternoon at the Albemarle Corporation Magnolia South plant, according to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office.

The Sheriff’s Office initially reported that the released chemical can cause skin irritation or rash and possible blindness. Traffic was temporarily shut down for travel in the affected areas.

Wind was blowing the chemical release in a northerly direction.

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