UPDATE:
FORT MILL, SC –Β The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services has ordered Silfab Solar to immediately cease all operations, following a second reported chemical spill in a matter of days.
A letter sent from SCDES to Silfab says: “On March 5, 2026 the Department was informed of a leak of of hydrofluoric acid at the facility, in addition to the release of potassium hydroxide that occurred on March 3. We understand the hydrofluoric acid leak is fully contained within the building and monitoring is being conducted.”
Silfab Solar released a statement saying, “There is no emergency at the Silfab Solar site in Fort Mill this morning and no need for emergency services or any public safety concerns.”
York County says it is researching every possible legal option available to respond to the situation. County officials plan to provide further updates following a special-called Council meeting at noon on Friday.
ORIGINAL STORY:
FORT MILL, SC – Another leak at Silfab Solar has caused Flint Hill Elementary School in Fort Mill to close Thursday.
Just before 8:30 a.m., York County officials confirmed a hydrofluoric acid leak occurred.
It is said to be contained within a secondary containment system designed to capture chemicals.
There is no health risk to the community.
However, the Fort Mill School District confirms that the school will be closed out of abundance of caution.
Parents and guardians are asked to pick up their students in the football parking lot starting at 9 a.m.
This comes two days after 300 gallons of potassium hydroxide was released.
The York County government post a statement online. You can read it here.
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