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<br />Ramsey County | Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan 50 <br />• Class 2: Gases <br />• Class 3: Flammable Liquids <br />• Class 4: Flammable Solids <br />• Class 5: Oxidizer <br />• Class 6: Poisonous Materials <br />• Class 7: Radioactive Materials <br />• Class 8: Corrosive Materials <br />• Class 9: Miscellaneous Hazardous Materials <br />Figure 12. Hazardous Materials Classes <br /> <br />Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration <br />3.9.4 HISTORY <br />Ramsey County has experienced several notable hazardous materials incidents in recent years, <br />including: <br />• University Avenue Chemical Spill. Occurring in Saint Paul in November 1992. A tanker truck <br />carrying hazardous chemicals overturned on University Avenue, causing a significant spill of <br />industrial solvents. This led to an evacuation of nearby businesses and residents, traffic <br />disruption, and road closures for several hours. The spill was contained and cleaned but did <br />pose a risk to public health and the environment. <br /> <br />• H.B. Fuller Plant Fire (2002). Occurring in June 2002 at the H.B. Fuller Company plant in Vadnais <br />Heights. A fire broke out at the H.B. Fuller adhesive manufacturing plant, causing the release of <br />hazardous fumes and chemicals. This led to the evacuation of employees and nearby residents <br />due to the risk of toxic smoke inhalation, resulting in significant property damage and concerns <br />about air quality. <br /> <br />• Saint Paul Riverfront Chemical Leak. Occurring in May 2007 in the riverfront industrial area in <br />Saint Paul. A leak of anhydrous ammonia occurred at an industrial facility near the Mississippi