Bongards Creameries evacuated due to ammonia leak

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. — An ammonia leak caused Humboldt factory workers to evacuate early Thursday morning.

According to the Bongards Creameries Plant Manager Trey Sikes, the leak happened around 7 a.m. Thursday and started on the factory’s roof.

Crews were able to repair the leak and clear the area.

No injuries were reported.

The manager said the company met with all the employees to inform them of the situation before work resumed Thursday.