Chemical spills Tracker
Release of hazardous chemicals into air, soil or water. We record every chemical spill our sources report worldwide, plot it on the map and give it its own detailed page.
14
In 2026
11
Last 30 days
7
Last 7 days
14
Total archived
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About chemical spills
The hazard depends entirely on the substance involved, so the first responder priority is identification. Sheltering in place with sealed ventilation is sometimes safer than evacuating through a plume.
Safety guidance
- Move upwind and uphill, and follow official shelter-in-place instructions if given.
- Seal windows, doors and vents if sheltering; do not run air conditioning that draws outside air.
- Remove and bag contaminated clothing before washing skin with soap and water.
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Latest recorded chemical spills
PCG: Dark water in Occ. Mindoro’s Mamburao coast not from oil spill
Moderate
Chemical leak at dyeing unit leaves 50 people with breathing difficulties in Salem
Moderate
Oil spill: Oborevwori orders clean-up, medical help for Delta communities
Minor
Oborevwori orders medical intervention as oil spill affects 216 Delta communities
Minor
Oil spill hits 216 Delta communities, fish prices rise
Minor
Trans-Forcados Oil Spill: Oborevwori orders medical intervention, cleanup
Minor
Interstate-49 closed in north Caddo after two 18-wheelers collide, oil spilled - The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
Minor
Fire breaks out at hazardous materials facility in La Vergne
Moderate
Two men die allegedly due to suffocation from chemical leak inside public toilet in Mumbai
Moderate
Small businesses affected by the Lineage fire and East LA oil spill can apply for up to $3,000 in cash assistance
Minor
Zambales residents race to contain oil spill in protected waters
Minor
2 dead after hazardous materials incident at US seafood processor
Minor
Lexington Fire, DFS Hazmat, and State Police Bomb Squad Resolve Hazardous Materials Incident
Moderate
Massive blast ruled out at California chemical leak in Orange County as officials say crisis is "not over"
Minor
Most affected countries
| # | Country | Records |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nigeria | 4 |
| 2 | Philippines | 2 |
| 3 | India | 2 |
| 4 | Iran | 1 |
| 5 | Cambodia | 1 |
| 6 | United States | 1 |
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