Chemical Weapons Depot Temporarily Shut Down

Chemical Weapons Depot Temporarily Shut Down


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(KSL News) -- The US Army has shut down Tooele's Chemical Weapons Depot. It's the nation's largest facility for storing materials contaminated by chemical agents.

Army leaders shut it down after a critical review from state hazardous waste regulators. Army officials say they're closing it for up to 90 days for safety.

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