Archive for HazMat
15 treated at hospital after Terre Haute chemical leak – Indianapolis Star
Indianapolis Star15 treated at hospital after Terre Haute chemical leakIndianapolis StarTERRE HAUTE – A chemical leak sent at least 15 people to a hospital for treatment before it was stopped at a plant on Terre Haute's south side, authorities said. Firefighters say sulfur dioxide leaked at Hydrite Chemical Co. on Saturday night and winds ...15 people sent to hospital, area evacuated after Terre Haute chemical leakFox 59Chemical Leak Shuts Down Race Track After More Than a Dozen SickenedWBAL Read more [...]
15 treated at hospital following Terre Haute, Ind. chemical leak – Chicago Tribune
Fox 5915 treated at hospital following Terre Haute, Ind. chemical leakChicago TribuneA chemical leak sent at least 15 people to a hospital for treatment before it was stopped at a plant on Terre Haute's south side, authorities said. Firefighters say sulfur dioxide leaked at Hydrite Chemical Co. on Saturday night and winds carried fumes ...Chemical Leak in Indiana Sends 15 People to the HospitalABC News15 people sent to hospital, area evacuated after Terre Haute chemical leakFox 59Chemical Leak Shuts Read more [...]
15 people sent to hospital, area evacuated after Terre Haute chemical leak – Fox 59
Fox 5915 people sent to hospital, area evacuated after Terre Haute chemical leakFox 59TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (August 16, 2015) — At least 15 people have been treated at a hospital after a chemical leak on the south side of Terre Haute. Terre Haute Regional Hospital spokeswoman Ann Marie Foote says the hospital received 15 patients following ...Chemical Leak in Indiana Sends 15 People to the HospitalABC News15 treated at hospital after chemical leakFort Wayne Journal Gazetteall 21 news articles » Read more [...]
China blast zone blocked over fears of contamination, as death toll hits 112 – Fox News
Fox NewsChina blast zone blocked over fears of contamination, as death toll hits 112Fox NewsAug. 15, 2015: Chinese emergency crew survey the site of an explosion in northeastern China's Tianjin municipality. New explosions and fire rocked the Chinese port city of Tianjin on Saturday, where one survivor was pulled out and authorities ordered ...Another wave of blasts rocks Chinese cityNorthwest Arkansas NewsTeams scramble to clear chemical contamination at China blast site; 112 dead ...Newserall Read more [...]
Chemical Leak in Indiana Sends 15 People to the Hospital – ABC News
Chemical Leak in Indiana Sends 15 People to the HospitalABC NewsA chemical leak near an Indiana racetrack sent at least 15 people to the hospital and forced the evacuation of hundreds from the track Saturday, police said. The evacuation occurred at the Quarter Midget Track in Terre Haute. A chemical leak -- later ... Read more [...]
Firm says Tianjin warehouse stored many hazardous materials – Ocala
Firm says Tianjin warehouse stored many hazardous materialsOcalaBEIJING — Authorities in Tianjin say massive explosions and fires this week at a warehouse for hazardous materials have so far not caused any detectable air or water contamination, citing samples taken at 17 locations. However, they say they have no ...and more » Read more [...]
Investigation continues intoConroe chemical plant fire – Your Houston News
KPRC HoustonInvestigation continues intoConroe chemical plant fireYour Houston NewsConroe Fire Department engines and investigators are also on scene. Representatives from DrillChem declined to comment further Saturday. Investigators do not know what caused the blast which started around 4:40 p.m. By 6:50 p.m., the fire was under ...Investigation into Conroe chemical plant fireKPRC HoustonConroe chemical plant devastated by explosion and fireHouston Chronicle (subscription)Several explosions Read more [...]
Amid new explosions and fires at site of Chinese blasts, there's confusion … – Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles TimesAmid new explosions and fires at site of Chinese blasts, there's confusion ...Los Angeles TimesAccording to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, sodium cyanide can release hydrogen cyanide gas, a highly toxic chemical asphyxiant that interferes with the body's ability to use oxygen. ... The operator of a chemical plant in Hebei ...The Tianjin explosions and the discrediting of capitalismWorld Socialist Web SiteDeere workers injured in chemical plant explosion in ChinaKWQC-TV6China Read more [...]
Amid new fires at site of Chinese blasts, confusion over evacuation order – Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles TimesAmid new fires at site of Chinese blasts, confusion over evacuation orderLos Angeles TimesAccording to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, sodium cyanide can release hydrogen cyanide gas, a highly toxic chemical asphyxiant that interferes with the body's ability to use oxygen. ... The operator of a chemical plant in Hebei ...The Tianjin explosions and the discrediting of capitalismWorld Socialist Web SiteDeere workers injured in chemical plant explosion in ChinaKWQC-TV6China Read more [...]
Investigation into Conroe chemical plant fire – KPRC Houston
KPRC HoustonInvestigation into Conroe chemical plant fireKPRC HoustonAug. 14, 2015: A number of questions have arisen after a chemical plant fire in Conroe. Jennifer Bauer and Anoushah Rasta report. Show Transcript Hide Transcript. WE'RE LIVE ON THE SCENE AS POLICE LOOK FORT GUNMAN. WE BEGIN WITH THAT ...Conroe chemical plant devastated by explosion and fireHouston Chronicle (subscription)Several explosions reported at Conroe oil drilling manufacturerChron.comTexas chemical warehouse blaze rages Read more [...]
'Mama, save me, I can't bear it': A firefighter's cry in China's inferno – Los Angeles Times
KWQC-TV6'Mama, save me, I can't bear it': A firefighter's cry in China's infernoLos Angeles TimesJust before 11 p.m. Wednesday, Liu Bin received an ominous notice: A logistics facility had caught fire, and his fire brigade, located a mere 650 feet from the site, was to put it out. About an hour later, Liu's mother received a call from an ...Deere workers injured in chemical plant explosion in ChinaKWQC-TV6The Tianjin explosions and the discrediting of capitalismWorld Socialist Web SiteChina explosions: Read more [...]
Conroe chemical plant devastated by explosion and fire – Houston Chronicle (subscription)
9news.com.auConroe chemical plant devastated by explosion and fireHouston Chronicle (subscription)Earlier this year, the Houston Chronicle made a request to the Montgomery County Local Emergency Planning Committee for the chemical inventories, known as Tier II reports, for each plant in the county. The county rejected the request and asked the ...Texas chemical warehouse blaze rages for two hours, triggers explosions9news.com.auall 114 news articles » Read more [...]
Texas chemical warehouse blaze rages for two hours, triggers explosions – 9news.com.au
9news.com.auTexas chemical warehouse blaze rages for two hours, triggers explosions9news.com.auA huge fire at a chemical plant is Texas triggered explosions and sent huge plumes of smoke into the air as firefighters battled to contain the blaze. The Montgomery County Fire Marshal's Office reported the incident on its Facebook page, confirming ...and more » Read more [...]
Fairchild HAZMAT team assists local responders with chemical leak – Air Force Link
Air Force LinkFairchild HAZMAT team assists local responders with chemical leakAir Force LinkSenior Airman Nicholas Bouselli, a 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management journeyman, approaches a metal drum containing the clothes of those directly exposed to a chlorine gas leak Aug. 12, 2015, at Pacific Steal and Recycling in ...Fairchild Airmen team assists responders with chemical leak62nd Airlift WingAir Force HAZMAT team assists local responders with chemical leakDVIDS (press release)all Read more [...]
Company says its Tianjin warehouse was authorized to store long list of … – Minneapolis Star Tribune
Company says its Tianjin warehouse was authorized to store long list of ...Minneapolis Star TribuneBEIJING — Authorities in Tianjin say massive explosions and fires this week at a warehouse for hazardous materials have so far not caused any detectable air or water contamination, citing samples taken at 17 locations. However, they say they have no ...and more » Read more [...]
Fairchild Airmen team assists responders with chemical leak – 62nd Airlift Wing
62nd Airlift WingFairchild Airmen team assists responders with chemical leak62nd Airlift WingThe response to this chemical leak required the coordination, training, experience and manpower of numerous emergency response agencies in the region. Thirteen Fairchild fire department personnel were initially called to provide decontamination for ...Air Force HAZMAT team assists local responders with chemical leakDVIDS (press release)all 2 news articles » Read more [...]
Air Force HAZMAT team assists local responders with chemical leak – DVIDS (press release)
Air Force HAZMAT team assists local responders with chemical leakDVIDS (press release)Kimo Kuheana, 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron fire chief, speaks with civilian counterparts Aug. 12, 2015, at Pacific Steel and Recycling in Spokane, Wash. The cause of the chemical leak was an unmarked 55-gallon drum picked up for recycling and put into ... Read more [...]
Investigators look into chemical leak at Pacific Steel – KREM.com (subscription)
Q13 FOXInvestigators look into chemical leak at Pacific SteelKREM.com (subscription)In the aftermath of Wednesday's chemical leak at Pacific Steel & Recycling, several state agencies are headed to Spokane to investigate what led up to the leak, including Washington's Labor and Industries Board. The president of Pacific Steel ...5 hospitalized, 2 in critical condition, after chemical leak in SpokaneQ13 FOXChemical Leak at Pacific Steel and Recycling; 8 in critical conditionKHQ Right NowEight injured Read more [...]
MB: Spokane chemical leak, China warehouse explosion and ISIS's sex slavery – Pacific Northwest Inlander (blog)
MB: Spokane chemical leak, China warehouse explosion and ISIS's sex slaveryPacific Northwest Inlander (blog)A chemical leak at Pacific Steel and Recycling sent several workers to the hospital; chlorine is believed to be part of the problem. (KREM) All the fires in the area have much of the Inland Northwest under an air-quality alert. (KHQ) It looks like ... Read more [...]
Firm Says Tianjin Warehouse Stored Many Hazardous Materials – ABC News
Firm Says Tianjin Warehouse Stored Many Hazardous MaterialsABC NewsAuthorities in Tianjin say massive explosions and fires this week at a warehouse for hazardous materials have so far not caused any detectable air or water contamination, citing samples taken at 17 locations. However, they say they have no clear ...and more » Read more [...]
Deere workers injured in chemical plant explosion in China – KWQC-TV6
KWQC-TV6Deere workers injured in chemical plant explosion in ChinaKWQC-TV6Deere and Company spokesman Ken Golden issued a statement saying that some workers at a Deere plant in Tianjin suffered minor injuries from shattered windows during Wednesday's explosion. ... No other details on the injured workers have been released ...Tianjin explosion: China's safety record under scrutiny as nation counts the ...The IndependentInfernoThe Economist'Mama, save me, I can't bear it' - A firefighter's cry in Read more [...]
Hazardous materials incident sends 2 to hospital – Chicago Tribune
Chicago TribuneHazardous materials incident sends 2 to hospitalChicago TribuneTwo men were taken to a hospital after a hazardous materials incident in the West Town neighborhood Thursday morning. The men, 36 and 38, were taken to Presence Sts. Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center in good condition, said Chicago Fire Department ... Read more [...]
Pacific Steel and Recycling employees remain in hospital from chemical release – KHQ Right Now
Pacific Steel and Recycling employees remain in hospital from chemical releaseKHQ Right NowUpdate: The Spokane Fire Department is releasing the four block restriction around the Pacific Steel and Recycling Building located at 11114 N. Ralph Wednesday evening. The Pacific Steel building itself will still be closed to non-emergency personnel ...and more » Read more [...]
Firefighters contain chemical spill at Norcold plant – Sidney Daily News (subscription)
Sidney Daily News (subscription)Firefighters contain chemical spill at Norcold plantSidney Daily News (subscription)According to a news release from Assistant Chief Chris Niswonger of the Sidney Department of Fire & Emergency Services, the department received a telephone call Wednesday about 7:43 p.m. from an employee of Norcold stating the plant had a large spill ...and more » Read more [...]
Chemical release in Spokane sends 5 to hospital – The Seattle Times
Chemical release in Spokane sends 5 to hospitalThe Seattle TimesChemical release in Spokane sends 5 to hospital. Originally published August 13, 2015 at 6:30 am. Five people were hospitalized, two in critical condition, after a hazardous materials leak at a Spokane business. The Associated Press. SPOKANE, Wash.and more » Read more [...]
Dozens Killed and Hundreds Injured in Chemical Plant Explosion – TWC News
TWC NewsDozens Killed and Hundreds Injured in Chemical Plant ExplosionTWC NewsNATIONAL – Officials say an overnight chemical plant in China killed at least 44 and injured hundreds more. The blasts ... Emergency crews stopped trying to put out the fire at the plant - because they're not sure what kinds of chemicals they're ... Read more [...]
Fire hits chemical factory in northwestern Czech Republic – Yahoo News
Fire hits chemical factory in northwestern Czech RepublicYahoo NewsCzech public television showed a huge fire and massive clouds of black smoke. The broadcaster said one person and four firefighters had to be treated by emergency services. Local authorities in Litvinov said no dangerous substances have been released ...and more » Read more [...]
Chemical release in Spokane sends 5 to hospital – TheNewsTribune.com
Chemical release in Spokane sends 5 to hospitalTheNewsTribune.comFive people were hospitalized, two in critical condition, after a hazardous materials leak at a Spokane business. Workers at Pacific Steel and Recycling accidentally punctured a barrel Wednesday morning, releasing a yellow vapor plume that sickened ... Read more [...]
Pacific Steel chemical leak patients listed as "critical" – KREM.com (subscription)
KREM.com (subscription)Pacific Steel chemical leak patients listed as "critical"KREM.com (subscription)SPOKANE, Wash. – A chemical leak cleared out the Pacific Steel and Recycling center on North Freya Street in Spokane on Wednesday morning and sent several workers to the hospital. According to authorities, they received call shortly before 10:00 a.m. ...5 hospitalized, 2 in critical condition, after chemical leak in SpokaneQ13 FOXEight injured in industrial park chlorine gas leakKXLY Read more [...]
At least 17 killed, 400 injured in blasts at hazardous materials plant in China – Tribune-Review
South China Morning Post (subscription)At least 17 killed, 400 injured in blasts at hazardous materials plant in ChinaTribune-ReviewThe blasts occurred about 10:50 p.m. Wednesday at the Tianjin Dongjiang Port Ruihai International Logistics Co., which handles the shipping and transport of hazardous materials, the Tianjin Public Security Bureau said. According to the company's ...At least 17 dead, hundreds injured as blasts from hazardous materials ...South China Morning Post (subscription)At Least Read more [...]
At least 17 dead, hundreds injured as blasts from hazardous materials … – South China Morning Post (subscription)
South China Morning Post (subscription)At least 17 dead, hundreds injured as blasts from hazardous materials ...South China Morning Post (subscription)Police in Tianjin said an initial blast took place at shipping containers in a warehouse for hazardous materials owned by Ruihai Logistics, a company that says it's properly approved to handle hazardous materials. State media said senior management of ...At Least 300 Injured in China Hazardous Materials ExplosionNaharnetTianjin blast kills at least Read more [...]
Chemical plume at Pacific Steel and Recycling injures workers – KHQ Right Now
Chemical plume at Pacific Steel and Recycling injures workersKHQ Right NowRight workers at the plant were immediately affected by the unknown chemical. The plume was ... Spokane Police spokesperson Teresa Fuller said in a press release issued Wednesday afternoon the chemical was believed to be Arsenic Trichloride. At a press ...and more » Read more [...]
Chemical Leak at Pacific Steel and Recycling; 8 in critical condition – KHQ Right Now
Q13 FOXChemical Leak at Pacific Steel and Recycling; 8 in critical conditionKHQ Right NowSPOKANE, Wash. - Spokane Police say preliminary information indicates the chemical released into the air at Pacific Steel and Recycling Wednesday was Arsenic Trichloride.>> SPOKANE, Wash. - Spokane Police say preliminary information indicates the ...5 hospitalized, 2 in critical condition, after chemical leak in SpokaneQ13 FOXEight injured in industrial park chlorine gas leakKXLY SpokaneDozens injured, Read more [...]
Chemical release in Spokane sends 5 to hospital – KOMO News
Chemical release in Spokane sends 5 to hospitalKOMO NewsSPOKANE, Wash. (AP) - Five people were hospitalized, two in critical condition, after a hazardous materials leak at a Spokane business. Workers at Pacific Steel and Recycling accidentally punctured a barrel Wednesday morning, releasing a yellow vapor ...Dozens injured, 8 critically, in chemical release at Pacific Steel and RecyclingThe Spokesman Reviewall 14 news articles » Read more [...]
Chemical release in Spokane sends 5 to hospital – KIRO Seattle
Chemical release in Spokane sends 5 to hospitalKIRO SeattleFive people were hospitalized, two in critical condition, after a hazardous materials leak at a Spokane business. Workers at Pacific Steel and Recycling accidentally punctured a barrel Wednesday morning, releasing a yellow vapor plume that sickened ...Dozens injured, 2 critically, in chemical release at Pacific Steel and RecyclingThe Spokesman Reviewall 14 news articles » Read more [...]
5 hospitalized, 2 in critical condition, after chemical leak in Spokane – Q13 FOX
Q13 FOX5 hospitalized, 2 in critical condition, after chemical leak in SpokaneQ13 FOXSPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Five people were hospitalized, two in critical condition, after a hazardous materials leak at a Spokane business. Workers at Pacific Steel and Recycling accidentally punctured a barrel Wednesday morning, releasing a yellow vapor ...Dozens injured, 2 critically, in chemical release at Pacific Steel and RecyclingThe Spokesman Reviewall 2 news articles » Read more [...]
Chemical release in Spokane sends 5 to hospital – KHQ Right Now
Chemical release in Spokane sends 5 to hospitalKHQ Right NowSPOKANE, Wash. (AP) - Five people were hospitalized, two in critical condition, after a hazardous materials leak at a Spokane business. Workers at Pacific Steel and Recycling accidentally punctured a barrel Wednesday morning, releasing a yellow vapor ...Dozens injured, 2 critically, in chemical release at Pacific Steel and RecyclingThe Spokesman Reviewall 3 news articles » Read more [...]
Dozens injured, 2 critically, in chemical release at Pacific Steel and Recycling – The Spokesman Review
Dozens injured, 2 critically, in chemical release at Pacific Steel and RecyclingThe Spokesman ReviewWorkers at Pacific Steel and Recycling in north Spokane accidentally punctured a barrel Wednesday morning, releasing a yellow vapor plume that sickened workers there and at a nearby city building, police and fire officials said. Two workers are listed ...and more » Read more [...]
Haz-Mat response at Pacific Steel for chemical spill; 2 people in critical … – KHQ Right Now
Haz-Mat response at Pacific Steel for chemical spill; 2 people in critical ...KHQ Right NowSpokane Police say workers were handling a barrel Wednesday morning and it was punctured, releasing a large plume of yellow vapor. Right workers at the plant were immediately affected by the unknown chemical. The plume was carried by winds and ...and more » Read more [...]
Responders treat workers after Pacific Steel chemical leak – The Spokesman Review
Responders treat workers after Pacific Steel chemical leakThe Spokesman ReviewWorkers at Pacific Steel and Recycling in north Spokane accidentally punctured a barrel Wednesday morning, releasing a yellow vapor plume that sickened workers there and at a nearby city building, police and fire officials said. Two are listed in ...and more » Read more [...]
