http://michiganradio.org en http://michiganradio.org/post/crews-michigan-respond-chemical-release <p>ADRIAN, Mich. (AP) - Police in southern Michigan say crews are responding to a chemical release and people nearby are being asked to stay in their homes as a precaution.<br><br>No injuries were reported Friday morning in Adrian, about 60 miles southwest of Detroit. Police say there's no immediate threat to the public.</p><p>Police say in a statement that a barrel containing 30 to 35 gallons of nitric acid was letting off gas after reacting with a small amount of sodium hydroxide.<br><br>Roads nearby are closed and the fire department is asking residents and others within one-tenth of a mile of the area to stay where they are. Police say that could last until 1 p.m.<br><br>The Lenawee County hazardous materials team is on the scene along with the county's emergency management office. Fri, 15 Feb 2013 17:15:47 +0000 The Associated Press 11261 at http://michiganradio.org