Archive for Chemical Release

7 injured in apparent chemical leak in Alberton – Eyewitness News

7 injured in apparent chemical leak in AlbertonEyewitness NewsJOHANNESBURG - Seven workers have been harmed in an apparent chemical leak at a company in Alrode, Alberton, south of Johannesburg. It's understood they were working on a tanker when an unidentified gas started leaking from the container on ... Read more [...]

PICTURES – Chemical leak saw residents on 'lockdown' – Leamington Observer

Leamington ObserverPICTURES - Chemical leak saw residents on 'lockdown'Leamington ObserverA CHEMICAL leak saw part of a busy Leamington road closed and residents on 'lockdown'. Police received reports of a strong chemical smell in the Tachbrook Road area, near to Shire Foods, following an ammonia leak at around 7pm on Saturday. Read more [...]

Chemical leak forced emergency services to cordon off part of … – Coventry Telegraph

Coventry TelegraphChemical leak forced emergency services to cordon off part of ...Coventry TelegraphTachbrook Road was sealed off last night after reports of a strong smell of ammonia, which will linger today.Chemical leak from nearby factory under control | Central - ITV NewsITV NewsTachbrook Road closed after suspected chemical leak - Leamington ...Leamington Courierall 5 news articles » Read more [...]

Chemical leak forced emergency services to cordon off part of Leamington – Coventry Telegraph

Coventry TelegraphChemical leak forced emergency services to cordon off part of LeamingtonCoventry TelegraphPolice cordoned off an area of Leamington Spa last night following a chemical leak. Tachbrook Road was closed at around 7pm on Saturday and the immediate area cordoned off after a strong smell of ammonia was reported to Warwickshire Police.Tachbrook Road closed after suspected chemical leak - Leamington ...Leamington CourierChemical leak from nearby factory under controlITV Newsall 4 news articles » Read more [...]

Tachbrook Road closed after suspected chemical leak – Leamington … – Leamington Courier

Leamington CourierTachbrook Road closed after suspected chemical leak - Leamington ...Leamington CourierPolice have cordoned off a section of Tachbrook Road after a receiving a report of a strong chemical smell at around 7pm this evening, Saturday September 9 .and more » Read more [...]

Tachbrook Road closed after suspected chemical leak – Leamington Courier

Leamington CourierTachbrook Road closed after suspected chemical leakLeamington CourierPolice have cordoned off a section of Tachbrook Road after a receiving a report of a strong chemical smell at around 7pm this evening, Saturday September 9 . Although the incident is not being treated as suspicious, the Tachbrook Road/Heathcote Lane ...and more » Read more [...]

Tachbrook Road closed after chemical leak – Leamington Courier

Leamington CourierTachbrook Road closed after chemical leakLeamington CourierPolice have cordoned off a section of Tachbrook Road after a receiving a report of a strong chemical smell at around 7pm this evening, Saturday September 9 . Although the incident is not being treated as suspicious, the Tachbrook Road/Heathcote Lane ... Read more [...]

First responders file suit against Arkema over 'serious bodily injuries' in Houston chemical plant fire after … – CNBC

CNBCFirst responders file suit against Arkema over 'serious bodily injuries' in Houston chemical plant fire after ...CNBCThe seven emergency workers claim they received "serious bodily injuries" after breathing smoke released by the fire while manning an evacuation perimeter a mile and a half from the plant. The chemicals are used in the manufacture of plastics.In scathing lawsuit, first responders describe vomiting, gasping at Texas chemical plant fireChicago TribuneOfficers, medics sue over chemical Read more [...]

Emergency | Durham police, firefighters respond to hazmat call at … – Durham Herald Sun

Durham Herald SunEmergency | Durham police, firefighters respond to hazmat call at ...Durham Herald SunThe call came in from Brenntag Southeast on East Pettigrew Street at mid-morning Friday, Sept. 8, as yellow smoke and a chemical smell.and more » Read more [...]

TOSHA investigating chemical release at Wacker plant in Charleston, TN – WBIR-TV

WBIR-TVTOSHA investigating chemical release at Wacker plant in Charleston, TNWBIR-TVFrom September 2007 to September 2017, TOSHA has investigated 3 incidents, not including Thursday's “chemical release”. On Feb. 16, 2016, Wacker was charged a $6,450 penalty with two serious violations. This investigation has been closed, according ...UPDATE: Wacker shuts down operations temporarily after "chemical release"WRCB-TVBradley County Schools closed Friday, eight people treated after Wacker Read more [...]

UPDATE: Wacker shuts down operations temporarily after "chemical … – WRCB-TV

WRCB-TVUPDATE: Wacker shuts down operations temporarily after "chemical ...WRCB-TVUPDATE: Channel 3 has learned that Wacker Chemie has temporarily shut down operations at the Charleston facility. This move comes in the wake of ...8 people treated after chemical release at Wacker plant | WBIR.comWBIR-TVBradley County Schools closed Friday, eight people treated after Wacker explosionThe TennesseanBradley Co. Sheriff: Shelter in place order lifted after Wacker ...WTVCChattanooga Times Free Press -WDEF Read more [...]

In scathing lawsuit, first responders describe vomiting, gasping at … – Washington Post

Washington PostIn scathing lawsuit, first responders describe vomiting, gasping at ...Washington PostA group of first responders exposed to smoke from a Crosby, Tex., chemical plant fire after Hurricane Harvey are suing the owner of the plant for more than $1 ...Harvey First Responders Sue Arkema for Toxic ExplosionCourthouse News ServiceTexas First Responders Sue After Perfectly Harmless Chemical Not-Explosion Made Them SickWonkette (blog)all 117 news articles » Read more [...]

UPDATE: Wacker shuts down operations temporarily after "chemical release" – WRCB-TV

WRCB-TVUPDATE: Wacker shuts down operations temporarily after "chemical release"WRCB-TVUPDATE: Channel 3 has learned that Wacker Chemie has temporarily shut down operations at the Charleston facility. This move comes in the wake of Thursday's "chemical release" of chlorosilane in which a nearby school was closed, traffic on Interstate 75 ...8 people treated after chemical release at Wacker plantWBIR-TVBradley County Schools closed Friday, eight people treated after Wacker explosionThe TennesseanBradley Read more [...]

8 people treated after chemical release at Wacker plant – WBIR-TV

WBIR-TV8 people treated after chemical release at Wacker plantWBIR-TVWacker released a statement stating at around 3:40 p.m., a mechanical incident caused a hydrogen chemical release. "WACKER's immediate emergency response to contain the release resulted in a visible steam cloud. WACKER is continuously monitoring ...Bradley County Schools closed Friday, eight people treated after Wacker explosionThe TennesseanBradley Co. Sheriff: 2nd leak at Wacker plant detected, nearby residents to stay insideWTVCUPDATE: Read more [...]

8 people treated after chemical release at Wacker plant | WBIR.com – WBIR-TV

WBIR-TV8 people treated after chemical release at Wacker plant | WBIR.comWBIR-TVA huge plume of low concentration hydrochloric acid filled the air near the Wacker plant in Charleston, Tenn. Neighbors within 1.5 miles of the plant are being ...Bradley County Schools closed Friday, eight people treated after Wacker explosionThe TennesseanUPDATE: Bradley County schools closed Friday, eight people ...Chattanooga Times Free PressUPDATE: Advisory lifted for residents south of Wacker; Bradley C ...WRCB-TVFireEngineering.com -WDEF Read more [...]

Bradley County Schools closed Friday, eight people treated after Wacker explosion – The Tennessean

The TennesseanBradley County Schools closed Friday, eight people treated after Wacker explosionThe TennesseanORIGINAL STORY: People in the area of Wacker Polysilicon in Charleston, Tenn., are being urged to shelter in place after an explosion and chemical release on Thursday afternoon. Authorities are saying a hydrochloric acid cloud was released. Emergency ...Wind-shift after Wacker "leak" forces some residents back indoorsWBIR-TVBradley Co. Sheriff: 2nd leak at Wacker plant detected, nearby Read more [...]

Firefighter responding to Wacker chemical leak hospitalized – WJHL

WJHLFirefighter responding to Wacker chemical leak hospitalizedWJHLCHARLESTON, Tenn. (WATE) — James Bradford of the Bradley County Sheriff's Office says a firefighter responding to the Wacker chemical plant has been taken to a nearby hospital due to “heat exhaustion.” This after a second leak at the plant Thursday ...Bradley County Schools closing after explosion at Wacker chemical plantWATE 6 On Your Sideall 15 news articles » Read more [...]

In scathing lawsuit, first responders describe vomiting, gasping at Texas chemical plant fire – Washington Post

Washington PostIn scathing lawsuit, first responders describe vomiting, gasping at Texas chemical plant fireWashington PostA group of first responders exposed to smoke from a Crosby, Tex., chemical plant fire after Hurricane Harvey are suing the owner of the plant for more than $1 million, saying that they vomited and gasped for air in the middle of the road in a scene the ...Police and EMTs sue Arkema over chemical plant fire after HarveyReutersOfficers, medics sue over chemical plant fire after Read more [...]

Wind-shift after Wacker "leak" forces some residents back indoors – WBIR-TV

The TennesseanWind-shift after Wacker "leak" forces some residents back indoorsWBIR-TVWacker released a statement stating at around 3:40 p.m., a mechanical incident caused a hydrogen chemical release. "WACKER's immediate emergency response to contain the release resulted in a visible steam cloud. WACKER is continuously monitoring ...Explosion, chemical release reported at East Tennessee plantThe TennesseanUPDATE: Air quality at safe level, roads closed, Wacker firefighter being treated for heat Read more [...]

Firefighter responding to Wacker chemical leak hospitalized – WATE 6 On Your Side

WATE 6 On Your SideFirefighter responding to Wacker chemical leak hospitalizedWATE 6 On Your SideCHARLESTON, Tenn. (WATE) — James Bradford of the Bradley County Sheriff's Office says a firefighter responding to the Wacker chemical plant has been taken to a nearby hospital due to “heat exhaustion.” This after a second leak at the plant Thursday ...and more » Read more [...]

Shelter in place order lifted after chemical release at WACKER – WBIR-TV

WBIR-TVShelter in place order lifted after chemical release at WACKERWBIR-TVA fire at a chemical plant in Charleston, Tenn. sent a large plume of smoke into the air that can be seen from I-75 and has prompted officials to warn residents to stay inside. The interstate ... Emergency personnel responding to Wacker. https://t.co ...Explosion, chemical release reported at East Tennessee plantThe TennesseanUPDATE: I-75 to reopen after Wacker explosion; Old Lower River Road reopenedChattanooga Times Free Read more [...]

UPDATE: I-75 to reopen after Wacker explosion; Old Lower River Road reopened – Chattanooga Times Free Press

The TennesseanUPDATE: I-75 to reopen after Wacker explosion; Old Lower River Road reopenedChattanooga Times Free PressORIGINAL STORY: People in the area of Wacker Polysilicon are being urged to shelter in place after an explosion and chemical release just moments ago. Authorities are saying a hydrochloric acid cloud was ... Dispatchers have ordered all emergency ...Explosion, chemical release reported at East Tennessee plantThe TennesseanFire at Wacker Chemical in Bradley Co.WBIR-TVChemical explosion Read more [...]

UPDATE 1-Police and EMTs sue Arkema over chemical plant fire after Harvey – Business Insider

U.S. News & World ReportUPDATE 1-Police and EMTs sue Arkema over chemical plant fire after HarveyBusiness InsiderThe seven emergency workers claim they received "serious bodily injuries" after breathing smoke released by the fire while manning an evacuation perimeter a mile and a half from the plant. The chemicals are used in the manufacture of plastics.Police and EMTs Sue Arkema Over Chemical Plant Fire After HarveyU.S. News & World ReportIn scathing lawsuit, first responders describe vomiting, Read more [...]

Explosion, chemical release reported at East Tennessee plant – The Tennessean

Explosion, chemical release reported at East Tennessee plantThe TennesseanPeople in the area of Wacker Polysilicon in Charleston, Tenn., are being urged to shelter in place after an explosion and chemical release on Thursday afternoon. Authorities are saying a hydrochloric acid cloud was released. Emergency responders are ... Read more [...]

Police and EMTs sue Arkema over chemical plant fire after Harvey – Reuters

ReutersPolice and EMTs sue Arkema over chemical plant fire after HarveyReutersHOUSTON (Reuters) - Police and emergency workers filed suit on Thursday against French chemicals company Arkema SA, claiming they were injured after it failed to take adequate steps to avoid a fire at its Crosby, Texas, plant after Hurricane Harvey ...Houston flood: Texas emergency crews sue Arkema chemical plantBBC NewsCrisis Is Over at Texas Plant, but Chemical Safety Flaws RemainNew York TimesFirst responders are suing Read more [...]

Police and EMTs Sue Arkema Over Chemical Plant Fire After Harvey – U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World ReportPolice and EMTs Sue Arkema Over Chemical Plant Fire After HarveyU.S. News & World ReportSeven police, fire and emergency medical technicians sued Arkema in Harris County District Court alleging that negligence led flammable organic peroxides to ignite after the plant lost power. The seven emergency workers were manning an evacuation ...First responders sue Harvey-flooded plant after chemical fireTexas TribuneCrisis Is Over at Texas Plant, but Chemical Safety Flaws Read more [...]

Toxic, explosive chemicals leak at Ludlow industrial plant – WLWT Cincinnati

WLWT CincinnatiToxic, explosive chemicals leak at Ludlow industrial plantWLWT CincinnatiMultiple agencies have responded to a toxic, explosive chemical leak at a Ludlow industrial plant, Park Hills Fire Department reports. The leak at 4 Sandbank Road is causing a "potentially dangerous situation," the department said. Advertisement. No ...and more » Read more [...]

Flint Hills Officials: Chemical release at East plant contained … – KZTV – KZTV Action 10 News

KZTV Action 10 NewsFlint Hills Officials: Chemical release at East plant contained ... - KZTVKZTV Action 10 NewsRefinery terminal fire crews have had their hands full with a chemical release.and more » Read more [...]

Crisis Is Over at Texas Plant, but Chemical Safety Flaws Remain – New York Times

New York TimesCrisis Is Over at Texas Plant, but Chemical Safety Flaws RemainNew York TimesResidents have returned to their homes here in the shadow of the Arkema chemical plant now that the fires at the plant are out and the immediate safety hazard has passed. The fires, a result of flooding in the wake of Hurricane Harvey that caused ...Let Crosby be a lesson: Chemical plants need to reveal their inventoriesHouston ChroniclePost-Harvey Lessons For Chemical Plant ManagersThe National Law ReviewGUEST Read more [...]

Flint Hills Officials: Chemical release at East plant contained, no injuries – KZTV Action 10 News

KZTV Action 10 NewsFlint Hills Officials: Chemical release at East plant contained, no injuriesKZTV Action 10 NewsIt started Monday night around 11 p.m. at the Flint Hills East Plant on Nueces Bay Boulevard. Flint Hills officials say the release involved petroleum materials, but not other details were released. Crews were still out the plant Tuesday morning, but ...and more » Read more [...]

Possible chemical leak reported at UCI natural sciences building – OCRegister

Possible chemical leak reported at UCI natural sciences buildingOCRegisterThe UCI Police Department received a report of a chemical smell at the Natural Sciences II building at 8:20 p.m. Sept. 3, university spokesman Tom Vasich said. The Orange County Fire Authority's hazardous materials team also responded, and police and ... Read more [...]

Crosby plant to initiate 'controlled ingitions' of remaining chemical trailers – KENS 5 TV

KENS 5 TVCrosby plant to initiate 'controlled ingitions' of remaining chemical trailersKENS 5 TVRichard Rennerd, President of Arkema's Acrylic Monomers division, addressed reporters Thursday morning and emphasized a chemical release is not occurring. He warned that inhaling the smoke emanating from the blaze could still pose health risks to the ...No chemical release at Crosby, Texas, plant: Arkema officialReutersNo chemical release, just massive fire at Texas plant that exploded overnightThinkProgressHurricane Read more [...]

Crosby plant to initiate 'controlled ingitions' of remaining chemical trailers – KHOU

KHOUCrosby plant to initiate 'controlled ingitions' of remaining chemical trailersKHOURichard Rennerd, President of Arkema's Acrylic Monomers division, addressed reporters Thursday morning and emphasized a chemical release is not occurring. He warned that inhaling the smoke emanating from the blaze could still pose health risks to the ...No chemical release at Crosby, Texas, plant: Arkema officialReutersNo chemical release, just massive fire at Texas plant that exploded overnightThinkProgressHurricane Read more [...]

"Chemical emergency" that added to area's catastrophe is contained … – Chron.com

Chron.com"Chemical emergency" that added to area's catastrophe is contained ...Chron.comLa Porte firefighters and a Harris County hazmat team have contained a chemical spill Monday after a pipeline ruptured on the northeast side of La Porte in the ...and more » Read more [...]

Chemical leak at Gates post office hospitalizes 6 – Spectrum News

Chemical leak at Gates post office hospitalizes 6Spectrum NewsSPECTRUM NEWS VIDEO: The Gates Fire Department says six postal workers have been sent to local hospitals after a chemical substance leaked out of a package at the post office on Howard Road. Officials say the post office had to be evacuated and ... Read more [...]

No chemical release at Crosby, Texas, plant: Arkema official – Reuters

ReutersNo chemical release at Crosby, Texas, plant: Arkema officialReuters''This isn't a chemical release. What we have is a fire,'' Richard Rennard of Arkema told reporters near the scene of the flood-swamped chemical plant in Crosby, Texas, but a 1.5 mile evacuation zone has been established. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).Arkema official says no chemical release at Crosby, Texas, plantBusiness InsiderNo chemical release, just massive fire at Texas plant that exploded overnightThinkProgressFresh Read more [...]

Arkema official says no chemical release at Crosby, Texas, plant – Business Insider

Reuters.comArkema official says no chemical release at Crosby, Texas, plantBusiness InsiderAug 31 (Reuters) - The head of an Arkema SA business unit said on Thursday an incident at the company's Crosby, Texas, plant was not a chemical release but a fire caused by chemicals that could no longer be maintained at the cold temperatures required ...Fresh flames rage at Texas chemical plant flooded by HarveyABC NewsNo chemical release at Crosby, Texas, plant: Arkema officialReuters.comChemical Blasts Read more [...]

Arkema official: 'This isn't a chemical release. What we have is a fire' – Washington Post

Arkema official: 'This isn't a chemical release. What we have is a fire'Washington PostRichard Rennard of Arkema chemical plant told reporters in Crosby, Tex., "this isn't a chemical release. What we have is a fire," on Aug. 31. Richard Rennard of Arkema chemical plant told reporters in Crosby, Tex., "this isn't a chemical release. What ... Read more [...]

Fresh flames rage at Texas chemical plant flooded by Harvey – ABC News

National ReviewFresh flames rage at Texas chemical plant flooded by HarveyABC News"It's not a chemical release that's happening and I want to be clear about that," Arkema executive Richard Rennard said at a press conference Thursday. "What we have is a fire." There were also reports of explosions at the chemical plant. Arkema is ...Chemical Blasts Release Hazardous Waste into Houston WatersNational ReviewArkema official says no chemical release at Crosby, Texas, plantReutersNo chemical release, just Read more [...]

Chemical Blasts Release Hazardous Waste into Houston Waters – National Review

National ReviewChemical Blasts Release Hazardous Waste into Houston WatersNational ReviewBut the company spokesman said “the issue is a combustion event, not a chemical release.” The Arkema emergency raises anew a host of concerns for chemical manufacturers. After the 1984 tragedy in Bhopal, India, in which a chemical leak from a Union ...Arkema official says no chemical release at Crosby, Texas, plantReutersNo chemical release, just massive fire at Texas plant that exploded overnightThinkProgressMore Read more [...]