Archive for HazMat
Suspected chemical leak at Bishop's Stortford school – BBC News
BBC NewsSuspected chemical leak at Bishop's Stortford schoolBBC NewsSt Mary's Catholic School Up to 33 people at St Mary's Catholic School had complained of "bronchial inflammation", the ambulance service said. Two adults and a child have been taken to hospital after a suspected chemical leak at a Hertfordshire school.and more » Read more [...]
San Jose: Unconscious man, burning briquettes found inside apartment – San Jose Mercury News
San Jose: Unconscious man, burning briquettes found inside apartmentSan Jose Mercury NewsSAN JOSE -- Police doing a welfare check Thursday morning found an unconscious man at his home, briefly touching off a hazardous materials response. What the team found was burning briquettes in a apartment on Makati Circle off Cottle Road, according ...San Jose: Hazardous materials team responding to incident off Cottle RoadVallejo Times-HeraldBurning Briquettes Force Evacuation of San Jose Apartment ComplexCBS Read more [...]
Fire at Mt Maunganui chemical plant sparks evacuation – TVNZ
Fire at Mt Maunganui chemical plant sparks evacuationTVNZA large fire has broken out at a chemical plant in Mt Maunganui this evening. Emergency services were called to the blaze at Lawter NZ just after 5.30pm this evening following reports of smoke showing and an explosion. The fire, which has since been ...Explosion at chemical plant in BoP3News NZGas leak ignites Mount fireSunLiveall 9 news articles » Read more [...]
"Mischievous Person" Blamed For Oil Spill In Lincoln County, KY
Hazmat crews spent Wednesday trying to contain a large oil spill in Lincoln County that made its way into the Green River. The owner of the truck that spilled the oil blamed it on "some mischievous person."See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
House subcommittee questions oil train safety after fiery crashes
WASHINGTON – Tests of crude oil taken from North Dakota’s Bakken Formation found that nearly one in five samples may have been improperly classified for shipment, a federal regulator said WednesdaySee it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Rockwood 'booby trapped' mobile home catches fire during drug operation
A mobile home caught fire Wednesday morning while drug officers were attempting to serve a warrant. Officials say the home was "booby trapped."See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Gas leak ignites Mount fire – SunLive
Gas leak ignites Mount fireSunLiveUPDATED 6.39PM: A gas leak at a Mount Maunganui chemical plant is believed to have caused a fire at the factory in Totara Street area with black smoke seen billowing into the air. Emergency services were called to the fire, which is believed to be at ...and more » Read more [...]
Ga. environmental groups to regulate toxic spills handling – WALB-TV
Ga. environmental groups to regulate toxic spills handlingWALB-TVEnvironmental groups began pushing for the law after a series of spills revealed problems in emergency responses. For example In 2010, firefighters poured water on a chemical plant fire and ended up washing chemicals into a creek and causing a fish kill.and more » Read more [...]
Chemical leak forces evacuation of UW Engineering Hall – Wisconsin State Journal
UW Badger HeraldChemical leak forces evacuation of UW Engineering HallWisconsin State JournalA small chemical leak at UW-Madison forced the evacuation of Engineering Hall Thursday afternoon, but the "all clear" was given about an hour after the incident. It happened at about 12:15 p.m. in the hall at 1415 Engineering Drive. UW-Madison Police ...Chemical leak at Engineering Hall now contained [Updated]UW Badger Heraldall 3 news articles » Read more [...]
San Jose: Hazardous materials team responding to incident off Cottle Road – San Jose Mercury News
San Jose: Hazardous materials team responding to incident off Cottle RoadSan Jose Mercury NewsSAN JOSE — The fire department's hazardous incident team is responding to an incident on the city's south side, according to fire Capt. Cleo Doss. A building on Makati Circle, possibly an apartment complex, has been evacuated, Doss said. Makati Circle ... Read more [...]
Oak Lawn Murder-Suicide: 4 Killed In Shootings, Fire In Chicago Suburb – Huffington Post
Oak Lawn Murder-Suicide: 4 Killed In Shootings, Fire In Chicago SuburbHuffington PostAn off-duty fire official responding to reports of a fire at the home around 5 a.m. witnessed a man later identified as John Conta Jr. fatally shoot himself with a shotgun in the garage attached to the home in the 9800 block of South 51st Avenue as it ... Read more [...]
Chemical Release Forces Evacuation of 3 RSM Buildings – Patch.com
Chemical Release Forces Evacuation of 3 RSM BuildingsPatch.comPosted by Penny Arévalo (Editor) , February 27, 2014 at 10:25 AM. Comment0 0. More. Repost; Print · Email; Flag as inappropriate. Firefighters and a Hazmat are on scene at a light industrial building in Rancho Santa Margarita, the site of a chemical ...and more » Read more [...]
Train collides with propane tanker truck in Otoe County
One person is dead following a train vs. tanker truck collision in northeast Otoe County.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Chlorine leak in north Scottsdale; hazmat crews called to scene
Hazmat crews were called out to a reported chlorine leak in north Scottsdale Tuesday night.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
River closed at New Orleans after barge spills oil
A 65-mile stretch of the Mississippi River remained closed at New Orleans on Monday following a weekend collision that resulted in crude oil spilling from a barge. Authorities involved in the cleanup and ...See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
One person injured in chemical leak at hospital – ABC 57 News
One person injured in chemical leak at hospitalABC 57 NewsST. JOSEPH, Mich. -- One person was injured in a chemical leak at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph, Michigan around 11 a.m. Wednesday. Hospital officials said someone poured drain cleaner down a drain. Not long after, the pipe in a ...and more » Read more [...]
Chemical leak at port: workers rushed to hospital – Trinidad & Tobago Express
Chemical leak at port: workers rushed to hospitalTrinidad & Tobago ExpressA CHEMICAL leak aboard a vessel at the Port of Port of Spain yesterday caused several workers to be rushed to hospital and a section of the port to be shut down for some five hours. According to reports, around 2 a.m., there was a leak of diluted ... Read more [...]
West Virginia's Water Fallout – Newsweek
NewsweekWest Virginia's Water FalloutNewsweekSince World War II, these plants, running on coal power and Kanawha River Valley sweat, have been churning out a full bar of chemical cocktails, from food dyes to pesticides to coal cleaners. It has long been resolved in the valley that if America is ...Earl Ray Tomblin Cautions Against 'Unreasonable' EPA RegulationsHuffington Postall 77 news articles » Read more [...]
Plan in place for disasters in Grandview – Dailysunnews
Plan in place for disasters in GrandviewDailysunnewsGRANDVIEW – A major threat to Yakima County's various municipalities is the possibility of an anhydrous ammonia release. That's because of the many agricultural ... Using a chemical fire at Grandview's Wilbur-Ellis plant in February 2005 as an example ... Read more [...]
Phone's Wi-Fi hotspot acts as SOS beacon in disasters – New Scientist
New ScientistPhone's Wi-Fi hotspot acts as SOS beacon in disastersNew ScientistWith the victim app a trapped person can write a 27-character message such as "broken leg stuck in bank" or "need help fire on 4th floor" and a seeker app up to 100 metres away can pick it up. The app found two "trapped" people in a large-scale ... Read more [...]
IBWA Opposes Bill to Restrict Bottled Water Access in San Francisco – BevNET.com
IBWA Opposes Bill to Restrict Bottled Water Access in San FranciscoBevNET.comFor example, water from public water systems is often compromised after emergency situations or natural disasters, such as earthquakes, floods, chemical spills, wild fires, or boil alerts. During these times, bottled water is a necessary and reliable ...and more » Read more [...]
Hazmat crew called in for West Bridgewater chemical fire
The West Bridgewater Fire Department is responding to a report of a fire at 340 Manley Street.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Heroin package creates hazmat scare in Fayetteville, NC
Two Fayetteville women were taken to Cape Fear Valley Medical Center on Monday afternoon after ingesting heroin laced with fentanyl that arrived in a mailed package, authorities said.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Residents evacuated as precaution near leaking overturned tanker
Four families have been advised to leave their home in northeast Houston after a tanker truck flipped over nearbySee it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Shelby County fire departments resolving a chemical leak – Alabama's News Leader
Shelby County fire departments resolving a chemical leakAlabama's News LeaderHELENA - AL -. Multiple HAZMAT crews from Shelby County are along South Shades Crest Road near Morgan Road. Helena Fire Department's Captain Chad Agee says there's a leak from a Norfolk Southern train, but firemen have not identified the ... Read more [...]
Braley wants answers on Northwood chemical fire – KIMT
Braley wants answers on Northwood chemical fireKIMTBARK BREAK HOTEL MASON CITY, Iowa · Iowa Secretary of State pays Mason City a visit. KIMT News 3- Congressman Bruce Braley is wanting some more answers after last week's chemical fire in Northwood. In a letter to Susan Dixon, Administrator of the Iowa ... Read more [...]
Planning begins on hazardous routes – Bismarck Tribune
Planning begins on hazardous routesBismarck TribuneTheir first meeting Friday concentrated upon drafting an early map of where hazardous materials are stored. From there, they will determine the best routes to move the materials away from the public, said Steve Saunders, planner for the Bismarck Mandan ... Read more [...]
NIOSH Releases Study on Hazardous Chemicals Workers
The study provides insight into the training and safety awareness of health care workers who routinely are exposed to several specific hazardous agents.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Chemicals Used in Suicide Attempt Spark Neighborhood Emergency
A Montgomery County man used unknown chemicals in an attempt to take his own life, leading to a neighborhood emergency Saturday.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Freight Railroads Commit to Actions to Ensure Crude Moves Safely
"We share the administration's vision for making a safe rail network even safer and have worked together to swiftly pinpoint new operating practices that enhance the safety of moving crude oil by rail," Association of American Railroads President and CEO Edward R. Hamberger said.See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
After Chemical Spill, Poll Finds Most West Virginians Want Tougher Regulations – Huffington Post
After Chemical Spill, Poll Finds Most West Virginians Want Tougher RegulationsHuffington PostA large majority of West Virginians think that last month's chemical spill, which left 300,000 residents without access to safe tap water, was a "wakeup call" on the need for better regulations, according to new polling data released Monday. The poll ...and more » Read more [...]
First responders on scene of hazardous materials call on Wilson Avenue – Fayetteville Observer
First responders on scene of hazardous materials call on Wilson AvenueFayetteville ObserverFirst responders on scene of hazardous materials call on Wilson Avenue. Story. Print: Create a hardcopy of this page; Font Size: Default font size: Larger font size. Posted: Monday, February 24, 2014 3:27 pm | Updated: 3:35 pm, Mon Feb 24, 2014.and more » Read more [...]
Expanding the Fire Department's Service Model – FireEngineering.com
Expanding the Fire Department's Service ModelFireEngineering.comIn many areas of the country, the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) is actively involved in putting regional resources together to plan and respond to environmental and technological emergencies. Drawing from general ... How advantageous to you ...and more » Read more [...]
Washington County HAZMAT respond to ammonia leak at Shenandoah Family Farms Cooperative
The Washington County Special Operations Unit along with fire and rescue crews responded to an ammonia leak at the Shenadoah Family Farms Cooperative in Hagerstown late Saturday afternoon, authorities said. See it on Scoop.it, via Hazardous Materials Read more [...]
Hazmat scares raise questions in Pa.
Every year, thousands of hazardous materials move through or are stored in Pennsylvania.
