𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 ⚠️ 𝗦𝗮 𝗺𝗴𝗮 𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗮-𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗼—𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘁 𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆𝗼𝗻! 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱, 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱.

Caloocan City is on chemical leak watch after an ammonia leak was reported from an ice plant in Barangay 168, Deparo. Mayor Along Malapitan urged residents in affected areas to stay inside their homes, keep doors and windows shut, and wear a face mask if going outside. If you feel anything unusual—especially dizziness or difficulty breathing—the city is advising residents to go to the nearest health center or hospital immediately.

City responders are already on the ground. The Caloocan Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Department (DRRMO) is on-site addressing concerns, and as of 12:00 noon (April 29, 2026), officials said details are still being verified. The city also said artificial ventilation is ongoing to help reduce the smell/chemical presence in the area.

If you need urgent help, Caloocan City posted these 24/7 emergency hotlines:
– (02) 888-25664
– 0908-812-5664
– 0998-512-5664

Motorists are also being asked to avoid these routes for now:
– BF Phase 2 to Deparo Intersection
– ⁠Puregold Intersection to Deparo Intersection

Suggested alternate routes (as advised):
– Bagumbong ↔ Bayan: Malapitan Road to Vicas/Novaliches (and vice versa) or Kabatuhan Road to Llano
– Llano ↔ Deparo (Caltex area): through BF Homes Phase 2 to Phase 3 (and vice versa)
– Llano ↔ Bagumbong: Llano Road to Kabatuhan or Bignay Road to Bagumbong Dulo