Archive for HazMat
Five firefighters taken to hospital after chemical fire treated and released – Chattanooga Times Free Press
Chattanooga Times Free PressFive firefighters taken to hospital after chemical fire treated and releasedChattanooga Times Free PressStaff photo by John Rawlston/Chattanooga Times Free Press NA Industries is seen in the distance as fire fighters and other emergency workers respond to a chemical fire there on Wednesday, June 17, 2015, in Chattanooga, Tenn. Photo by John ...and more » Read more [...]
Five receive minor injuries in S. Wichita hazardous materials spill – KWCH
Five receive minor injuries in S. Wichita hazardous materials spillKWCHFive people were treated for minor injuries from a hazardous materials spill reported a little after 8 p.m. at Wescon Products in the 2500 block of South West Street. Emergency dispatch says people were treated for difficulty breathing. The original ... Read more [...]
Hazardous materials spill on S. West Street – KWCH
Hazardous materials spill on S. West StreetKWCHFive people were treated for minor injuries from a hazardous materials spill reported a little after 8 p.m. at Wescon Products in the 2500 block of South West Street. Emergency dispatch says people were treated for difficulty breathing. The original ... Read more [...]
UPDATE: Three firefighters treated after fire and chemical leak – WRCB-TV
WRCB-TVUPDATE: Three firefighters treated after fire and chemical leakWRCB-TVOfficials say a ruptured line started the fire and caused the chemical leak. All three firefighters were treated and released from the hospital. The plant's alarm system alerted fire crews, who responded in minutes. They were able to put the fire out ...Fire But No Chemical Leak at NA IndustriesWDEF News 12Firefighters Respond To Fire/Chemical Leak At NA IndustriesThe ChattanooganFive Chattanooga Firefighters Treated for Read more [...]
UPDATE: Five firefighters treated after fire and chemical leak – WRCB-TV
WRCB-TVUPDATE: Five firefighters treated after fire and chemical leakWRCB-TVUPDATE: The five Chattanooga firefighters who were transported to a nearby hospital after possible exposure from a fire and chemical leak are expected to be okay, according to CFD officials. Danny Hague, Tactical Services Director for the Chattanooga ...Fire But No Chemical Leak at NA IndustriesWDEF News 12Firefighters Respond To Fire/Chemical Leak At NA IndustriesThe ChattanooganFive Chattanooga Firefighters Treated for Read more [...]
EPA tests four private wells following Miller Chemical fire – Evening Sun (subscription)
EPA tests four private wells following Miller Chemical fireEvening Sun (subscription)The Environmental Protection Agency collected samples Tuesday from four private wells that may have been contaminated after the June 8 fire at Miller Chemical, officials said. The Department of Environmental Protection received numerous phones calls ...and more » Read more [...]
Clean-up of Weed hazmat spill begins – Mount Shasta Herald
Clean-up of Weed hazmat spill beginsMount Shasta HeraldClean up of the hazardous materials spill on Black Butte Drive in Weed began Monday morning. City of Weed Public Works Director Craig Sharp said NRC Environmental Services personnel have begun digging up the hazardous material and will haul it away ... Read more [...]
EPA tests four private wells following Miller Chemical fire – The Evening Sun
EPA tests four private wells following Miller Chemical fireThe Evening SunThe Environmental Protection Agency collected samples Tuesday from four private wells that may have been contaminated after the June 8 fire at Miller Chemical, officials said. The Department of Environmental Protection received numerous phones calls ...and more » Read more [...]
Chemical leak at Olin plant in Bradley County – Chattanooga Times Free Press
Chattanooga Times Free PressChemical leak at Olin plant in Bradley CountyChattanooga Times Free PressThe Hiwassee River was temporarily closed to boat traffic this morning after chlorine leaked from Olin's Charleston plant. Olin officials said the river has reopened and no employees at the Charleston plant were injured by what company spokesman J.D. ...and more » Read more [...]
British call centre evacuated after chemical leak drama – Express.co.uk
Express.co.ukBritish call centre evacuated after chemical leak dramaExpress.co.ukA BRITISH call centre has been evacuated after multiple staff started suffering from nausea and eye irritation in a suspected chemical leak. By Scott Campbell Scott Campbell. PUBLISHED: 22:48, Tue, Jun 16, 2015 | UPDATED: 01:14, Wed, Jun 17, 2015.and more » Read more [...]
BREAKING: British call centre evacuated after chemical leak drama – Express.co.uk
Express.co.ukBREAKING: British call centre evacuated after chemical leak dramaExpress.co.ukA BRITISH call centre has been evacuated after multiple staff started suffering from nausea and eye irritation in a suspected chemical leak. By Scott Campbell Scott Campbell. PUBLISHED: 22:48, Tue, Jun 16, 2015 | UPDATED: 23:31, Tue, Jun 16, 2015.and more » Read more [...]
Hazardous materials training exercise on UM campus today – KPAX-TV
KPAX-TVHazardous materials training exercise on UM campus todayKPAX-TVMISSOULA - The Missoula Regional HazMat team, the Montana National Guard's Civil Support Team and UM Campus Police will be conducting a hazardous materials training exercise at Jesse Hall on the University of Montana Campus today. The exercise ... Read more [...]
Discovery of marijuana led to hazardous materials situation in E. Longmeadow – wwlp.com
wwlp.comDiscovery of marijuana led to hazardous materials situation in E. Longmeadowwwlp.comEAST LONGMEADOW, Mass. (WWLP) – The Regional Hazardous Materials Response Team was called in to test the air and materials found in an East Longmeadow home Monday, after town police say they discovered some marijuana growing in the ...East Longmeadow police: Discovery of small marijuana grow operation in ...MassLive.comall 3 news articles » Read more [...]
VIDEO: Emergency response after chemical leak in Dundee – Evening Telegraph
Evening TelegraphVIDEO: Emergency response after chemical leak in DundeeEvening TelegraphNumerous fire crews, including a specialist chemical unit from Forfar, attended Halley Stevensons on Annfield Road after a neighbouring business noticed a 'chemical smell'. Upon assessing the scene, firefighters identified the chemical as hydrochloric ...and more » Read more [...]
Farmington Hills Ice Arena evacuated after chemical leak – Hometownlife.com
Hometownlife.comFarmington Hills Ice Arena evacuated after chemical leakHometownlife.comThe Farmington Hills Ice Arena was closed for about three hours Sunday afternoon as firefighters and a HAZMAT team investigated a potentially dangerous chemical leak. According to Farmington Hills Fire Department Lt. Jamie Neufeld, a power outage and ...and more » Read more [...]
No hazardous materials found during criminal investigation in East Longmeadow – wwlp.com
wwlp.comNo hazardous materials found during criminal investigation in East Longmeadowwwlp.com(WWLP) – The Regional Hazardous Materials Response Team was called in to test the air and materials found in an East Longmeadow home Monday night. East Longmeadow Fire Lt. Jim Leclerc told 22News that it was a “police matter,” and that the East ... Read more [...]
Cleanup effort underway after massive chemical plant fire – abc27
abc27Cleanup effort underway after massive chemical plant fireabc27HANOVER, Pa. (WHTM) – The Miller Chemical and Fertilizer plant is working closely with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to monitor water contamination. This, after emergency crews extinguished a fire at the Hanover facility ...and more » Read more [...]
Gasoline leak closed Oregon intersection – Toledo Blade
Gasoline leak closed Oregon intersectionToledo BladeThe incident occurred in the wee hours of the morning at South Wheeling Street and Brown Road, according to Oregon police. It was unclear what exactly was leaking. The leak was repaired and traffic in the intersection returned to normal by 7 a.m ...and more » Read more [...]
Chemical leak closed Oregon intersection – Toledo Blade
Chemical leak closed Oregon intersectionToledo BladeChemical leak closed Oregon intersection early today. BLADE STAFF. Share0 Tweet0 Share0 Reddit0 Email0. A chemical leak closed a road intersection in Oregon early today, authorities said. There was no word of injuries or evacuations. The incident ...and more » Read more [...]
Was the chemical fertilizer plant fire mishandled? | PennLive.com – PennLive.com
PennLive.comWas the chemical fertilizer plant fire mishandled? | PennLive.comPennLive.comHill said emergency responders and fire officials from the area around the plant should have visited and walked through the Miller Chemical site to form a plan of action prior to the emergency. He said many chemical operations make agreements with ...Drinking water contaminated by Adams County chemical plant fire; water ...PennLive.comMiller General fire: No indication of toxins in airEvening Sun (subscription)Officials Read more [...]
Farmington Hills Ice Arena evacuated after suspected chemical leak – WDIV Detroit
WDIV DetroitFarmington Hills Ice Arena evacuated after suspected chemical leakWDIV DetroitSkaters heard a loud boom and hissing which prompted an evacuation. The Farmington Hills Fire Department responded to the scene and investigated the ice arena ultimately finding no chemical leak. The ice arena is on W. Eight Mile Road in Farmington ...Farmington Hills Ice Arena evacuated after chemical leakMLive.comall 6 news articles » Read more [...]
Farmington Hills Ice Arena evacuated after chemical leak – MLive.com
MLive.comFarmington Hills Ice Arena evacuated after chemical leakMLive.comFARMINGTON HILLS, MI - Firefighters evacuated the Farmington Hills Ice Arena because of a potentially dangerous chemical leak. It happened late afternoon on Sunday, June 14. Firefighters tell Mlive they believe there was a power surge which triggered a ... Read more [...]
Union: DuPont should accept OSHA fines after deadly chemical release | News … – KPRC Houston
KPRC HoustonUnion: DuPont should accept OSHA fines after deadly chemical release | News ...KPRC HoustonLA PORTE, Texas -. The union representing workers at DuPont's La Porte facility are calling on the chemical company to accept OSHA fines. DuPont is challenging OSHA's fines of nearly $100,000 after November's deadly chemical release. The union has ... Read more [...]
Hazardous Materials "DO" Move By Rail Through Sheboygan – WHBL Sheboygan
WHBL SheboyganHazardous Materials "DO" Move By Rail Through SheboyganWHBL SheboyganSheboygan, WI (WHBL) – A number of accidents involving trains, (both passenger, and those transporting hazardous materials) are raising alarm about rail safety, oversight, and protocols in place to keep the public safe - in the event of an emergency. Read more [...]
Conewago Creek contamination could affect water in Lancaster County … – LancasterOnline
LancasterOnlineConewago Creek contamination could affect water in Lancaster County ...LancasterOnlineA man walks north on High Street towards a fire at Miller Chemical and Fertilizer Monday in Hanover. Officials say smoke generated from the fire is not considered toxic, though residents within a mile of the fire were asked to shelter in place as a ...and more » Read more [...]
Was the chemical fertilizer plant fire mishandled? – PennLive.com
PennLive.comWas the chemical fertilizer plant fire mishandled?PennLive.comHill said emergency responders and fire officials from the area around the plant should have visited and walked through the Miller Chemical site to form a plan of action prior to the emergency. He said many chemical operations make agreements with ...Drinking water contaminated by Adams County chemical plant fire; water ...PennLive.comMiller General fire: No indication of toxins in airEvening Sun (subscription)City keeps a Read more [...]
City keeps a close watch on Conewago chemical leak – LancasterOnline
LancasterOnlineCity keeps a close watch on Conewago chemical leakLancasterOnlineA man walks north on High Street towards a fire at Miller Chemical and Fertilizer Monday in Hanover. Officials say smoke generated from the fire is not considered toxic, though residents within a mile of the fire were asked to shelter in place as a ...and more » Read more [...]
1 Dead, at Least 7 Others Hospitalized in Lowell, Massachusetts, Hazmat Incident – NECN
NECN1 Dead, at Least 7 Others Hospitalized in Lowell, Massachusetts, Hazmat IncidentNECNPolice said the man had made Facebook posts referencing hazardous materials at the residence. Four police officers responding to the third floor location in an effort to locate and rescue the man were exposed to chemical gases. They were decontaminated ...1 dead, 11 hospitalized in apparent suicide by chemicalsCBS NewsLowell police, firefighters respond to hazmat situationBoston Globe (subscription)1 dead, Read more [...]
Evacuation after chemical leak at university laboratory – Oxford Student
Evacuation after chemical leak at university laboratoryOxford StudentA chemical leak broke out at the Physics' Department Clarendon Laboratory last Wednesday evening, causing the building to be evacuated. The laboratory in Parks Road was evacuated around 10pm after reports were made of a smell later identified as ... Read more [...]
Lowell police, firefighters respond to hazmat situation – Boston Globe (subscription)
WHDH-TVLowell police, firefighters respond to hazmat situationBoston Globe (subscription)Lowell police and firefighters are responding to a hazardous materials situation after a community member alerted them to a worrisome Facebook post, officials said. It appears a man in a Rock Street home “put together some sort of hazardous material,” ...Police Respond to Hazmat Incident in Lowell, MassachusettsNECNSources: 1 dead in Lowell chemical incidentLowell Sunall 4 news articles » Read more [...]
Somerset County Hazardous Materials Team – Daily American Online
Daily American OnlineSomerset County Hazardous Materials TeamDaily American Online2 Don't Threaten or Abuse. Threats of harming another person will not be tolerated. AND PLEASE TURN OFF CAPS LOCK. 3 Be Truthful. Don't knowingly lie about anyone or anything. 4 Be Nice. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism that is degrading to ...and more » Read more [...]
Car fire closes SB I-5, possible hazardous chemicals involved – kgw.com
KATUCar fire closes SB I-5, possible hazardous chemicals involvedkgw.comCar fire, fight close SB I-5; possible hazardous materials involved. One person was taken to a hospital after a car caught fire on southbound Interstate 5 Wednesday afternoon. Loading… Post to Facebook. Car fire, fight close SB I-5; possible hazardous ...Car fire and attempted carjacking closes southbound lanes of I-5 -- againKATUHazmat response after pickup with chemicals crashes on southbound I-5OregonLive.comI-5 Read more [...]
Union: DuPont should accept OSHA fines after deadly chemical release – KPRC Houston
KPRC HoustonUnion: DuPont should accept OSHA fines after deadly chemical releaseKPRC HoustonThe union representing workers at DuPont's La Porte facility are calling on the chemical company to accept OSHA fines. DuPont is challenging OSHA's fines of nearly $100,000 after November's deadly chemical release. The union has also called for DuPont ... Read more [...]
Car fire, fight close SB I-5; possible hazardous materials involved – kgw.com
KATUCar fire, fight close SB I-5; possible hazardous materials involvedkgw.comCar fire, fight close SB I-5; possible hazardous materials involved. One person was taken to a hospital after a car caught fire on southbound Interstate 5 Wednesday afternoon. Loading… Post to Facebook. Car fire, fight close SB I-5; possible hazardous ...Southbound I-5 closed after reports of car fire, fight near Broadway exitOregonLive.comI-5 southbound closed again in PortlandThe ColumbianCar fire and fight Read more [...]
No injuries, off-site impact from chemical leak – KPLC-TV
No injuries, off-site impact from chemical leakKPLC-TVThere were no injuries or off-site impact from a chemical leak at Axiall chemical plant in Westlake Wednesday morning, state police said. MOREAdditional LinksPoll. Sgt. James Anderson, spokesman for Troop D, said they were contacted about the leak ... Read more [...]
Hazmat incident shuts down Elgin Fire Station 1 – Chicago Tribune
Chicago TribuneHazmat incident shuts down Elgin Fire Station 1Chicago TribuneThe firefighter who released the chemical and two other individuals were taken to Advocate Sherman Hospital for treatment, he said. All were released and returned to full duty, he said. The hazmat crew finished cleanup of the site and fire officials ... Read more [...]
Judge tosses part of suit over 2012 chemical leak – myfoxny.com
Judge tosses part of suit over 2012 chemical leakmyfoxny.comCAMDEN, N.J. (AP) - A federal judge has ruled that a southern New Jersey borough and school district cannot hold a rail company responsible for damages to their reputation following a derailment that leaked hazardous gas into the air. U.S. District ...and more » Read more [...]
Judge tosses part of suit over 2012 chemical leak – Washington Times
Judge tosses part of suit over 2012 chemical leakWashington TimesCAMDEN, N.J. (AP) - A federal judge has ruled that a southern New Jersey borough and school district cannot hold a rail company responsible for damages to their reputation following a derailment that leaked hazardous gas into the air. U.S. District ...and more » Read more [...]
Judge tosses part of suit over 2012 chemical leak – New Jersey Herald
Judge tosses part of suit over 2012 chemical leakNew Jersey HeraldCAMDEN, N.J. (AP) - A federal judge has ruled that a southern New Jersey borough and school district cannot hold a rail company responsible for damages to their reputation following a derailment that leaked hazardous gas into the air. U.S. District ...and more » Read more [...]
Drinking water contaminated by Adams County chemical plant fire; water … – PennLive.com
PennLive.comDrinking water contaminated by Adams County chemical plant fire; water ...PennLive.comAdams County chemical warehouse fire The fire that on Monday destroyed the Millers Chemical and ... Emergency officials Monday evening lifted the shelter-in-place restrictions that had been in place throughout the day as fire fighters and emergency ...Miller Chemical: No indication toxic chemicals released in blazeEvening Sun (subscription)Fire damages Pennsylvania agri-chemical plantFarms.comall 7 news Read more [...]
