Archive for HazMat
EPA: Hurricane Harvey may have caused dangerous chemical release – FOX 29
EPA: Hurricane Harvey may have caused dangerous chemical releaseFOX 29FILE - In this Aug. 29, 2017, file photo, water from Addicks Reservoir flows into neighborhoods from floodwaters brought on by Tropical Storm Harvey in Houston. Many homeowners in several suburban Houston subdivisions who were flooded during Harvey's ... Read more [...]
Hazmat cleaning crew offers glimpse inside former fentanyl lab in Sturgeon County – Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.caHazmat cleaning crew offers glimpse inside former fentanyl lab in Sturgeon CountyGlobalnews.caDean May, owner and president of Mayken Hazmat Solutions, said his Calgary-based hazardous cleaning and remediation company got the contract to clean up the house at 306-26023 Township Road 544 roughly three weeks ago. He and two other team ... Read more [...]
EPA: Hurricane Harvey may have caused dangerous chemical … – WOAI
WOAIEPA: Hurricane Harvey may have caused dangerous chemical ...WOAIWASHINGTON (AP) -- The Environmental Protection Agency says an unknown amount of a dangerous chemical linked to birth defects and cancer may have ...and more » Read more [...]
EPA: Hurricane Harvey may have caused dangerous chemical release – WOAI
WOAIEPA: Hurricane Harvey may have caused dangerous chemical releaseWOAIFILE - In this Aug. 29, 2017, file photo, water from Addicks Reservoir flows into neighborhoods from floodwaters brought on by Tropical Storm Harvey in Houston. Many homeowners in several suburban Houston subdivisions who were flooded during Harvey's ...and more » Read more [...]
Interstate reopens after hazardous materials fire in Indiana – Seattle Times
WGN-TVInterstate reopens after hazardous materials fire in IndianaSeattle TimesPORTAGE, Ind. (AP) — Police say a stretch of interstate in northwestern Indiana has reopened after being shut down when a truck hauling hazardous materials caught fire. No injuries were reported in the early Thursday fire near Portage, but Indiana ...Semi fire, HazMat closes I-94, prompts evacuations in Portage, Ind.WLS-TVInterstate 80/94 Reopens After Large Truck FireCBS Chicagoall 14 news articles » Read more [...]
Possible hazmat situation under investigation in Lexington – Jackson Sun
Jackson SunPossible hazmat situation under investigation in LexingtonJackson SunLEXINGTON — Investigators, hazardous materials teams and emergency management officials have been on Ayers Street through most of Thursday afternoon and into the night after a possible hazmat situation. Henderson County Emergency Management ...and more » Read more [...]
Patient symptoms, officer complaints trigger hospital hazmat situation – WCVB Boston
WCVB BostonPatient symptoms, officer complaints trigger hospital hazmat situationWCVB BostonA hazardous materials team is investigating an incident at North Shore Medical Center Salem Hospital. According to Salem firefighters, the incident started in Marblehead involving a patient who was being transported to the hospital. Advertisement ...and more » Read more [...]
Bomba's Hazmat team deployed to handle chemical leak in Paya … – The Star Online
The Star OnlineBomba's Hazmat team deployed to handle chemical leak in Paya ...The Star OnlineMELAKA: The state Fire and Rescue Department's hazardous materials (Hazmat) team has been deployed after a chemical leak on Jalan Tun Kudu in Paya ...and more » Read more [...]
Hazardous materials truck fire affects I-94 traffic in Indiana – Chicago Tribune
Chicago TribuneHazardous materials truck fire affects I-94 traffic in IndianaChicago TribunePolice say a stretch of interstate in northwestern Indiana was shut down after a truck hauling hazardous materials caught fire. No injuries were reported, but Indiana State Police say businesses at an industrial center near the fire were notified and ...Semi fire, HazMat closes I-94, prompts evacuations in Portage, Ind.WLS-TVBurning Truck Hauling Corrosives Closes I-80/94, Prompts EvacuationsCBS Chicagoall Read more [...]
Hazardous materials truck fire slows I-94 traffic in Indiana – Chicago Tribune
Chicago TribuneHazardous materials truck fire slows I-94 traffic in IndianaChicago TribunePolice say a stretch of interstate in northwestern Indiana was shut down after a truck hauling hazardous materials caught fire. No injuries were reported, but Indiana State Police say businesses at an industrial center near the fire were notified and ...and more » Read more [...]
Hazardous materials truck fire affects traffic in Indiana – The Herald-Times (subscription)
Chicago Sun-TimesHazardous materials truck fire affects traffic in IndianaThe Herald-Times (subscription)PORTAGE, Ind. (AP) — Police say a stretch of interstate in northwestern Indiana was shut down after a truck hauling hazardous materials caught fire. No injuries were reported, but Indiana State Police say businesses at an industrial center near the ...Semi fire, HazMat closes I-94, prompts evacuations in Portage, Ind.WLS-TVBurning Truck Hauling Corrosives Closes I-80/94, Prompts EvacuationsCBS Read more [...]
Hazardous materials truck fire affects traffic in Indiana – Seattle Times
Chicago Sun-TimesHazardous materials truck fire affects traffic in IndianaSeattle TimesPORTAGE, Ind. (AP) — Police say a stretch of interstate in northwestern Indiana was shut down after a truck hauling hazardous materials caught fire. No injuries were reported, but Indiana State Police say businesses at an industrial center near the ...Semi fire, HazMat closes I-94, prompts evacuations in Portage, Ind.WLS-TVBurning Truck Hauling Corrosives Closes I-80/94, Prompts EvacuationsCBS Chicagoall Read more [...]
Bomba's Hazmat team deployed to handle chemical leak in Paya Tembak – The Star Online
The Star OnlineBomba's Hazmat team deployed to handle chemical leak in Paya TembakThe Star OnlineMELAKA: The state Fire and Rescue Department's hazardous materials (Hazmat) team has been deployed after a chemical leak on Jalan Tun Kudu in Paya Tambak here. It is learnt that a pungent stench covered the area, causing nausea to motorists using ... Read more [...]
Hazardous Materials Truck Fire Affects Traffic in Indiana – U.S. News & World Report
Hazardous Materials Truck Fire Affects Traffic in IndianaU.S. News & World ReportHazardous Materials Truck Fire Affects Traffic in Indiana. Police say a stretch of interstate in northwestern Indiana was shut down after a truck hauling hazardous materials caught fire. Sept. 28, 2017, at 8:02 a.m.. Hazardous Materials Truck Fire ... Read more [...]
Semi fire, HazMat closes I-94, prompts evacuations in Portage, Ind. – WLS-TV
WLS-TVSemi fire, HazMat closes I-94, prompts evacuations in Portage, Ind.WLS-TVA semi truck fire caused a hazardous materials situation Thursday morning, closing all lanes I-80/94 and causing evacuations in Portage, Indiana. Lanes were closed in both directions after the truck, carrying a corrosive substance, caught fire about 5 ...I-94 shut down due to semi fire, hazmat situation in Portage, IndianaWGN-TVall 8 news articles » Read more [...]
Hazardous materials truck fire affects traffic in Indiana – San Francisco Chronicle
Hazardous materials truck fire affects traffic in IndianaSan Francisco ChroniclePORTAGE, Ind. (AP) — Police say a stretch of interstate in northwestern Indiana was shut down after a truck hauling hazardous materials caught fire. No injuries were reported, but Indiana State Police say businesses at an industrial center near the ... Read more [...]
Shelburne targets railway as officials tweak hazmat rule – BurlingtonFreePress.com
BurlingtonFreePress.comShelburne targets railway as officials tweak hazmat ruleBurlingtonFreePress.comThe railroad's salt storage operation (but not hazardous materials in general) was among seven priorities listed by the Selectboard during its annual spring retreat dedicated to municipal strategy; in 2015 and 2017 the rail issue was absent from listed ...and more » Read more [...]
Tank company gets extension to clean out site – The Salem News
The Salem NewsTank company gets extension to clean out siteThe Salem NewsHADLEY GREEN/Staff photo The old L. Fine & Co. factory sits next to Corwin Pond off Lynnfield Street in Peabody. The building, now owned by Commonwealth Tank, is the site of hazardous materials and the company has been given an extension to clean ... Read more [...]
Pipeline Safety Agency Nominee Wants New Tech, Faster Hiring – Bloomberg BNA
Pipeline Safety Agency Nominee Wants New Tech, Faster HiringBloomberg BNAA former CSX official would focus on new technology, first responders' needs, and faster hiring if confirmed as the next director of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, he told a Senate panel Sept. 27. Howard “Skip” Elliott, who ... Read more [...]
Hazmat team almost done, fire debris removal starts soon – The Trinity Journal
The Trinity JournalHazmat team almost done, fire debris removal starts soonThe Trinity JournalHousehold hazardous waste cleanup was under way Friday around what used to be a triple-wide manufactured home on Valdor Road in Junction City. There were also RVs, vehicles and a shed on the property which was in the direct path of the Helena fire. Read more [...]
Long list of violations at Charlotte chemical plant uncovered after fire – WSOC Charlotte
WSOC CharlotteLong list of violations at Charlotte chemical plant uncovered after fireWSOC CharlotteThe Charlotte Fire Department said Dow Chemical followed its emergency evacuation plan and everyone got out safe. Granger even told Channel 9 that firefighters inspect the plant regularly. "This facility has a very good track record and our inspection ...Three-alarm fire at Dow Chemical Co in east Charlotte ruled accidentalWBTVall 50 news articles » Read more [...]
Crews battle three-alarm fire at east Charlotte chemical company – WBTV
WBTVCrews battle three-alarm fire at east Charlotte chemical companyWBTVA three-alarm fire broke out at a chemical company in east Charlotte Wednesday morning. The fire occurred in the 6100 block of Orr Road at Dow Chemical Company. Hazmat officials were called in to assist with the fire. The Charlotte Fire Department ...and more » Read more [...]
Lane on Sam Rayburn Tollway remains closed for chemical cleanup – Star Local Media
Star Local MediaLane on Sam Rayburn Tollway remains closed for chemical cleanupStar Local MediaAssistant Fire Chief Shannon Stephens said a professional hazmat company would be working to excavate and test the soil over the next 12 to 48 hours. Motorists can expect delays during that time as the testing and cleanup continues. Follow us on Twitter! Read more [...]
DOT: Hazardous materials spill on I-26E closes right lane near Ridgeville exit – Charleston Post Courier
Charleston Post CourierDOT: Hazardous materials spill on I-26E closes right lane near Ridgeville exitCharleston Post CourierThe S.C. Department of Transportation said on Tuesday that an accident involving the spill of hazardous materials has closed the right lane of Interstate 26 East, about two miles west of the Ridgeville exit. The cause of the accident, whether there ... Read more [...]
Hazardous materials alert: Incident was caused by someone cleaning pizza trays – Isle of Man Today
Hazardous materials alert: Incident was caused by someone cleaning pizza traysIsle of Man TodayPart of Castletown was evacuated today after a report of problems involving a hazardous material. At just before 11am the emergency services joint control room received a 999 call from a member of the public for assistance. The caller had been using a ... Read more [...]
EPA disposes of hazardous materials from Texas toxic waste sites – Insurance Business
Insurance BusinessEPA disposes of hazardous materials from Texas toxic waste sitesInsurance BusinessEPA disposes of hazardous materials from Texas toxic waste sites The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a report to coincide with the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) post-hurricane media release, saying that it has ...EPA removes waste at Texas toxic sites, won't say from whereStars and Stripesall 48 news articles » Read more [...]
Police clear Etobicoke neighbourhood after ammonia leak sends … – Toronto Star
Toronto StarPolice clear Etobicoke neighbourhood after ammonia leak sends ...Toronto StarTwo people were sent to hospital after a leak originating in a compressor room at a frozen foods company.Etobicoke neighbourhood cleared after ammonia leak puts two in hospitalMetroNews Canadaall 6 news articles » Read more [...]
Police clear Etobicoke neighbourhood after ammonia leak sends two to hospital – Toronto Star
Toronto StarPolice clear Etobicoke neighbourhood after ammonia leak sends two to hospitalToronto StarRoads are reopening in Etobicoke after a chemical leak lead to an evacuation and sent two people to hospital. Toronto Fire Capt. David Eckerman said the chemical was ammonia, and originated from the compressor room of a building belonging to a frozen ...and more » Read more [...]
Chemical spill in Etobicoke leads to evacuations – Toronto Star
Toronto StarChemical spill in Etobicoke leads to evacuationsToronto StarToronto Fire said a chemical leak in Etobicoke has led to an evacuation and one person has been taken to hospital. Capt. David Eckerman said the ammonia leak occurred just before 9 a.m. at Kipling Ave. and Evans Ave. and that businesses and three ...and more » Read more [...]
Travel chaos as thousands of motorists stranded on M3 as bomb squad close road in both directions after 'chemical leak' – The Sun
The SunTravel chaos as thousands of motorists stranded on M3 as bomb squad close road in both directions after 'chemical leak'The SunTHOUSANDS of motorists are stuck in travel chaos on the M3 after reports of a potentially hazardous material closed the road in both directions. The motorway was between Junctions 9 and 11 in Winchester for 12 hours with warnings of more than three ...and more » Read more [...]
Hazardous materials in landfills – Pueblo Chieftain
Hazardous materials in landfillsPueblo ChieftainDENVER -- Some types of low-level radioactive waste have been illegally buried in landfills that are not approved to handle them because of a contradiction in state laws, Colorado health officials said Friday. The Colorado Department of Public Health ...and more » Read more [...]
Arby's murder calls for full hazmat crew to clean up crime scene … – CW33 NewsFix
CW33 NewsFixArby's murder calls for full hazmat crew to clean up crime scene ...CW33 NewsFixJohnny Franklin Price, 35, had just started his shift as the overnight manager at Arby's on 95th Street in Hickory Hills when he was killed. Officials wouldn't ...and more » Read more [...]
Colorado Springs, Fort Carson firefighters practice hazardous materials incident response – FOX21News.com
FOX21News.comColorado Springs, Fort Carson firefighters practice hazardous materials incident responseFOX21News.comFirefighters are receiving a comprehensive 40-hour highway emergency response course provided by Signet North America. Over the past 12 months, Colorado Springs firefighters have managed three major hazardous materials incidents: two fuel tanker ...Colorado Springs, Army firefighters practice clearing fuel spillsColorado Springs Gazetteall 6 news articles » Read more [...]
Minor chemical leak reported, resolved at Pensacola Naval Hospital – Pensacola News Journal
Minor chemical leak reported, resolved at Pensacola Naval HospitalPensacola News JournalAn equipment leak at Pensacola Naval Hospital caused a brief disruption but had no major impacts to patients, staff or facilities, according to a hospital spokesman. There was a small chemical leak in a room on the second deck of the hospital on Friday ... Read more [...]
LANL Director Shares Insights At Radioactive And Hazardous Materials Committee Meeting At UNM-LA – Los Alamos Daily Post
LANL Director Shares Insights At Radioactive And Hazardous Materials Committee Meeting At UNM-LALos Alamos Daily PostLos Alamos National Laboratory Director Charlie McMillan shared his insights into the current and future status of the Lab during this year's fourth Radioactive and Hazardous Materials Committee meeting Thursday at UNM-LA. Legislators from across the ... Read more [...]
Arby's manager murdered, hazmat crew spends hours cleaning crime scene – CW33 NewsFix
CW33 NewsFixArby's manager murdered, hazmat crew spends hours cleaning crime sceneCW33 NewsFixHICKORY HILLS, Ill. – A man is dead and a person is in custody after a murder in a suburban Illinois fast food restaurant, according to WGN. Johnny Franklin Price, 35, had just started his shift as the overnight manager at Arby's on 95th Street in ...and more » Read more [...]
Air Monitoring Company Joins Texas Chemical Plant Negligence … – Insurance Journal
Air Monitoring Company Joins Texas Chemical Plant Negligence ...Insurance JournalAir monitoring company Bureau Veritas SA has been added to a negligence suit alleging first responders inhaled dangerous fumes during a fire at a chemical.and more » Read more [...]
Senators call for trains with hazardous materials to stop in Gorge due to wildfires – KPTV.com
KPTV.comSenators call for trains with hazardous materials to stop in Gorge due to wildfiresKPTV.comSenators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley are calling for a stoppage of trains transporting hazardous materials in the Gorge due to wildfires. The U.S. senators sent a letter Thursday to Burlington Northern Santa Fe CEO Matthew Rose. They praised BNSF for ... Read more [...]
Air Monitoring Company Joins Texas Chemical Plant Negligence Lawsuit – Insurance Journal
Air Monitoring Company Joins Texas Chemical Plant Negligence LawsuitInsurance JournalAir monitoring company Bureau Veritas SA has been added to a negligence suit alleging first responders inhaled dangerous fumes during a fire at a chemical plant, lawyers for Texas police and emergency workers said. The suit, filed in Harris County ...and more » Read more [...]
Air Monitoring Company Joins Texas Chemical Plant Fire Negligence Lawsuit – Insurance Journal
Texas TribuneAir Monitoring Company Joins Texas Chemical Plant Fire Negligence LawsuitInsurance JournalAir monitoring company Bureau Veritas SA has been added to a negligence suit alleging first responders inhaled dangerous fumes during a fire at a chemical plant, lawyers for Texas police and emergency workers said. The suit, filed in Harris County ...Homeowners join lawsuit against Crosby chemical plant that burned after Hurricane HarveyTexas TribuneCommentary: Public safety at risk when regulations Read more [...]
