Logan County, IL – An early morning ammonia leak near Cornland, Illinois, prompted a rapid emergency response Thursday after reports of a chemical release from farm equipment.
According to the Logan County Sheriff’s Office, dispatchers received a 911 call around 7:50 a.m. on Thursday, November 13, 2025, reporting a possible anhydrous ammonia tank incident. The caller indicated a significant leak and one person suffering injuries from exposure.
Investigators determined that a broken hose caused the release from two 1,000-gallon tanks. Due to the leak’s proximity to the Sangamon County line, Sangamon County Central Dispatch and multiple local agencies were called to assist.
Responding units included the Mt. Pulaski Fire Department, Mt. Pulaski EMS, Logan County Paramedics Association, Logan County Sheriff’s Office, Logan County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), and the Elkhart Fire Department. Illinois State Police Troop 6 provided traffic control along State Route 54, while the Dawson Fire Department assisted from Sangamon County.
The National Weather Service – Lincoln supplied atmospheric modeling data that helped guide safety measures. Residents in the Cornland area were advised to shelter in place until the leak was contained. That order was lifted once responders confirmed the area was safe.
As of Thursday afternoon, officials reported that the hazardous situation had been fully resolved, and all emergency crews had cleared the scene.
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