Evacuation at U.S. Air Base in South Korea After White Phosphorus Leak
A neighborhood near Osan Air Base in South Korea was evacuated following a munitions-related accident that caused a white phosphorus leak. The base established a 1,000-foot safety cordon as a precaution. No casualties were reported, and the evacuation notice was lifted after 30 minutes once decontamination was completed. White phosphorus is a highly toxic chemical used in military applications, and its accidental release raised safety concerns. The base, home to 5,500 U.S. service members, assured that the situation was managed with care. 
