Midwest City Hazmat Responds to Chemical Spill at Meat Plant

Incident at Centrillium facility in Northeast Oklahoma City prompts hazardous materials response.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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A hazardous materials team with the Midwest City Fire Department responded to a chemical spill at the Centrillium meat processing plant in northeast Oklahoma City on Thursday morning.

Why it matters

Chemical spills at industrial facilities can pose serious risks to worker safety and the surrounding community, requiring a swift and coordinated emergency response to contain the situation and mitigate any potential environmental or health impacts.

The details

The Midwest City Fire Department's hazmat unit was dispatched to the Centrillium plant after reports of a chemical spill. The nature and extent of the spill, as well as any injuries or evacuations, have not been publicly disclosed at this time.

  • The incident occurred on Thursday, February 12, 2026.

The players

Midwest City Fire Department

The fire department that responded with its hazardous materials team to the chemical spill at the Centrillium facility.

Centrillium

The meat processing plant located in northeast Oklahoma City where the chemical spill took place.

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What’s next

Authorities are expected to provide more details on the nature and extent of the chemical spill, as well as any actions taken to contain it and ensure the safety of workers and the surrounding community.

The takeaway

Chemical spills at industrial facilities require a swift and coordinated emergency response to protect public safety and the environment, highlighting the importance of proper safety protocols and emergency preparedness at these types of facilities.