Archive for Chemical Release

Dayton-area White Castle plant evacuated due to chemical leak – cleveland.com

cleveland.comDayton-area White Castle plant evacuated due to chemical leakcleveland.comDAYTON, Ohio – A White Castle manufacturing plant just outside Dayton was evacuated Tuesday after a chemical leak was detected. About 120 employees of the fast-food chain's plant in Vandalia were escorted out of the plant before 10 a.m. Tuesday when ...Ammonia leak evacuates Vandalia plantWDTNall 4 news articles » Read more [...]

Ammonia leak evacuates Vandalia plant – WDTN

WDTNAmmonia leak evacuates Vandalia plantWDTNVANDALIA, Ohio (WDTN) – A chemical leak at the White Castle production facility in Vandalia caused an evacuation Tuesday. Rich Hopkins, the Communication <anager for the City of Vandalia credited the employees at the plant saying they did everything ...and more » Read more [...]

Chemical leak evacuates Vandalia plant – WDTN

WDTNChemical leak evacuates Vandalia plantWDTNVANDALIA, Ohio (WDTN) – A chemical leak at the White Castle production facility in Vandalia caused an evacuation Tuesday. 2 NEWS has crews on the scene. Police tell us it appears to be an ammonia leak somewhere in the building. Dispatchers from ... Read more [...]

Fire confirmed at Lonza in Charleston – WTVC

WTVCFire confirmed at Lonza in CharlestonWTVCDispatchers with the Bradley County Fire Department confirm with NewsChannel 9 that crews are working a fire near the Olin Chemical plant in Charleston, at 1186 Old Lower River Rd NW. Two sources inside Olin Chemical tell NewsChannel 9 that the fire is ...and more » Read more [...]

Neighbors react to chemical leak from train derailed in DC – WUSA9.com

WUSA9.comNeighbors react to chemical leak from train derailed in DCWUSA9.comWASHINGTON (WUSA9) -- Neighbors react to the CSX freight train derailed in the District Sunday morning that was leaking sodium hydroxide. RELATED: All hazardous chemicals secured after train derails in DC. The loud sound from the CSX train ...Washington DC chemical leak after CSX freight train derailsBBC NewsCSX train derails in Northeast Washington, leaking hazardous chemicals and disrupting travelWashington PostWashington Read more [...]

CSX: Train Derails in DC, Leaks 3 Different Chemicals – NBC4 Washington

NBC4 WashingtonCSX: Train Derails in DC, Leaks 3 Different ChemicalsNBC4 WashingtonThe tanker was carrying 15,500 gallons of the chemical; fire crews believe about half of that leaked onto the railbed and ground underneath it, D.C. Assistant Fire Chief John Donnelly said. Crews are working to pump out the rest of the sodium hydroxide ...and more » Read more [...]

CSX: Three Different Chemicals Leak After Train Derailment in DC – NBC4 Washington

NBC4 WashingtonCSX: Three Different Chemicals Leak After Train Derailment in DCNBC4 WashingtonThe tanker was carrying 15,500 gallons of the chemical; fire crews believe about half of that leaked onto the railbed and ground underneath it, D.C. Assistant Fire Chief John Donnelly said. Crews are working to pump out the rest of the sodium hydroxide ...and more » Read more [...]

CSX train derails in Northeast Washington, leaking hazardous chemicals and disrupting travel – Washington Post

WUSA9.comCSX train derails in Northeast Washington, leaking hazardous chemicals and disrupting travelWashington PostBy mid-morning, D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser (D) said the chemical leak was contained. But more detailed inspections revealed further leaks, according to CSX. In addition to the tank car leaking sodium hydroxide, another tank car was found to be leaking ...Neighbors react to chemical leak from DC train derailmentWUSA9.comWashington DC chemical leak after CSX freight train derailsBBC Read more [...]

Neighbors react to chemical leak from DC train derailment – WUSA9.com

WUSA9.comNeighbors react to chemical leak from DC train derailmentWUSA9.comWASHINGTON (WUSA9) -- Neighbors react to the CSX freight train derailed in the District Sunday morning that was leaking sodium hydroxide. RELATED: All hazardous chemicals secured after train derails in DC. The loud sound from the CSX train ...CSX train derails in Northeast Washington, leaking hazardous chemicals and disrupting travelWashington PostWashington DC chemical leak after CSX freight train derailsBBC NewsChemical Read more [...]

CCSX train derails in Northeast Washington, leaking hazardous chemicals and disrupting travel – Washington Post

BBC NewsCCSX train derails in Northeast Washington, leaking hazardous chemicals and disrupting travelWashington PostBy mid-morning, D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser (D) said the chemical leak was contained. But more detailed inspections revealed further leaks, according to CSX. In addition to the tank car leaking sodium hydroxide, another tank car was found to be leaking ...Washington DC chemical leak after CSX freight train derailsBBC NewsNeighbors react to chemical leak from DC train derailmentWUSA9.comChemical Read more [...]

CSX: Three Different Chemicals Leaked After Train Derailment – NBC4 Washington

NBC4 WashingtonCSX: Three Different Chemicals Leaked After Train DerailmentNBC4 WashingtonOfficials initially reported only one chemical leak, but Seay said a detailed inspection showed another derailed tank car was leaking a non-hazardous calcium chloride solution. Common applications for the chemical include brine for refrigeration plants ...and more » Read more [...]

Fires You Should Know – Firehouse.com (press release) (registration) (blog)

Fires You Should KnowFirehouse.com (press release) (registration) (blog)An unscrupulous entrepreneur in the city of Chester, PA, converted a declining rubber-reclaiming plant to an illegal chemical dump. The owner colluded with an equally nefarious trucking company that hauled hazardous waste from nearby chemical plants ... Read more [...]

Corpus Christi, TX, Hazmat Response – Firehouse.com (press release) (registration) (blog)

Corpus Christi, TX, Hazmat ResponseFirehouse.com (press release) (registration) (blog)Hazardous materials response in Corpus Christi began in July 1987, in response to the passage of Sara Title III following the deadly release of methyl isocyanate (MIC) in Bhopal, India, in 1984. As background, in ... SARA Title III sets requirements ... Read more [...]

Chemical leak from derailed CSX train car has been contained, officials say – Washington Post

Washington PostChemical leak from derailed CSX train car has been contained, officials sayWashington PostA chemical leak on a derailed CSX train has been contained, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowswer said Sunday morning. The CSX train derailed Sunday morning in Northeast Washington; 13 cars of the 175- car train left the tracks. No one was injured, Bowser said at ...Washington DC chemical leak after CSX freight train derailsBBC NewsChemical Leak After Freight Train DerailsSky NewsTrain cars leaking chemicals Read more [...]

Washington DC chemical leak after CSX freight train derails – BBC News

BBC NewsWashington DC chemical leak after CSX freight train derailsBBC NewsA freight train has derailed in Washington DC spilling hazardous liquid, emergency officials say. At least nine cars of the CSX freight train overturned near Rhode Island metro station early on Sunday. The DC fire department said sodium hydroxide, also ...Train cars leaking chemicals after derailment in DCCBS Newsall 44 news articles » Read more [...]

Cargo Train Derails in Washington, Causes Chemical Leak – Sputnik International

Sputnik InternationalCargo Train Derails in Washington, Causes Chemical LeakSputnik InternationalA cargo train derailed in the US northeastern Washington, DC, resulting in leaking dangerous chemicals. MOSCOW (Sputnik) — A freight train derailed in northeastern Washington, DC, resulting in several cars leaking hazardous materials, the District of ... Read more [...]

Most states do minimum on fire-foam contamination – Foster's Daily Democrat

Foster's Daily DemocratMost states do minimum on fire-foam contaminationFoster's Daily DemocratThe foam was likely used around the country at certain airports, refineries and other sites where catastrophic petroleum fires were a risk, but an Associated Press survey of emergency management, environmental and health agencies in all 50 states ...and more » Read more [...]

Most states do minimum on fire-foam contamination – Foster's Daily Democrat

Foster's Daily DemocratMost states do minimum on fire-foam contaminationFoster's Daily DemocratThe foam was likely used around the country at certain airports, refineries and other sites where catastrophic petroleum fires were a risk, but an Associated Press survey of emergency management, environmental and health agencies in all 50 states ...and more » Read more [...]

Most states do minimum on fire-foam contamination – Seacoastonline.com

Seacoastonline.comMost states do minimum on fire-foam contaminationSeacoastonline.comThe foam was likely used around the country at certain airports, refineries and other sites where catastrophic petroleum fires were a risk, but an Associated Press survey of emergency management, environmental and health agencies in all 50 states ...and more » Read more [...]

Dead Wrong: 26 Survival Myths That Can Get You Killed – Outdoor Life Magazine

Dead Wrong: 26 Survival Myths That Can Get You KilledOutdoor Life MagazineSome animals might eat plants that happen to be edible to humans, but these same animals can also eat plants that are dangerous to us. Birds are the worst ... Large-log fires have kept people alive in the cold, but that doesn't mean you can afford to ... Read more [...]

Canada's chemical leaks concern local official – Port Huron Times Herald

Port Huron Times HeraldCanada's chemical leaks concern local officialPort Huron Times HeraldMSP notified the St. Clair, Macomb, Wayne and Monroe county sheriff departments through the Law Enforcement Information Network, said Ron Leix, public information officer for the Michigan State Police Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division ...Shelter-in-place order for Corunna a 'precaution'Sarnia ObserverShell release leaves residents confusedThe Sarnia Journalall 11 news articles » Read more [...]

Canada's chemical leaks concerns local official – Port Huron Times Herald

Port Huron Times HeraldCanada's chemical leaks concerns local officialPort Huron Times HeraldMSP notified the St. Clair, Macomb, Wayne and Monroe county sheriff departments through the Law Enforcement Information Network, said Ron Leix, public information officer for the Michigan State Police Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division ...Shelter-in-place order for Corunna a 'precaution'Sarnia ObserverShell release leaves residents confusedThe Sarnia Journalall 10 news articles » Read more [...]

Canada plants' spill, release concerns local official – Port Huron Times Herald

Port Huron Times HeraldCanada plants' spill, release concerns local officialPort Huron Times HeraldTwo recent chemical leaks from across the St. Clair River have at least one St. Clair County official concerned. “I believe the formal notification system broke down,” said Jeff Friedland, director for St. Clair County Emergency Management and Homeland ... Read more [...]

MSU's Munn Ice Arena Evacuated Due To Chemical Leak – CBS Local

CBS LocalMSU's Munn Ice Arena Evacuated Due To Chemical LeakCBS LocalEAST LANSING (WWJ) – Michigan State University Police says a chemical release at Munn Ice Arena on campus has been contained. It happened at around 1 p.m. Thursday. “The arena was evacuated,” said MSU Police Captain Doug Monett. “There was a ...UPDATE: Munn Ice Arena chemical leak “contained”WLNSMSU Police say Munn chemical leak resolved, repairs underwayWILX-TVAmmonia leak at Munn Arena Read more [...]

MSU Police say Munn chemical leak resolved, repairs underway – WSYM-TV

WSYM-TVMSU Police say Munn chemical leak resolved, repairs underwayWSYM-TVUPDATE - UPDATE - MSU Police Department have reported an update regarding a chemical release on MSU's campus at Munn Ice Arena. The MSU Police posted the update on their Facebook and Twitter pages, saying "The release at MSU East Lansing ...Munn Arena evacuated for chemical leakLansing State JournalMSU's Munn Ice Arena Evacuated Due To Chemical LeakCBS Localall 6 news articles » Read more [...]

UPDATE – MSU Police say Munn chemical leak contained – WILX-TV

WILX-TVUPDATE - MSU Police say Munn chemical leak containedWILX-TVUPDATE - MSU Police Department have reported an update regarding a chemical release on MSU's campus at Munn Ice Arena. The MSU Police posted the update on their Facebook and Twitter pages, saying " The release at MSU East Lansing Campus has ... Read more [...]

Chemical release at Munn Ice Arena contained – WSYM-TV

WSYM-TVChemical release at Munn Ice Arena containedWSYM-TVUPDATE - MSU Police have released an update on the chemical release at Munn Ice Arena on MSU's campus. They say "The Chemical Release at Munn Ice Arena has been contained. Chestnut Road is still closed. There is no threat to the community at this ... Read more [...]

UPDATE: Munn Ice Arena chemical leak “contained” – WLNS

WLNSUPDATE: Munn Ice Arena chemical leak “contained”WLNSUPDATE 2:26 p.m. – The chemical leak at Munn Ice Arena has been contained. Emergency crews have confirmed that the chemical is ammonia. The source of the leak has been located. EAST LANSING, Mich (WLNS) – A chemical gas leak forced the ...Munn Arena evacuated for chemical leakLansing State Journalall 3 news articles » Read more [...]

Shelter-in-place order for Corunna a 'precaution' – Sarnia Observer

Sarnia ObserverShelter-in-place order for Corunna a 'precaution'Sarnia ObserverAt approximately 5 p.m., elevated benzene readings were detected south of the plant, according to the company. Just after 5 p.m., Shell issued a Code 8 through the Chemical Valley Emergency Coordinating Organization (CVECO), a group made up of ...and more » Read more [...]

Munn Arena evacuated for chemical leak – Lansing State Journal

Lansing State JournalMunn Arena evacuated for chemical leakLansing State JournalEAST LANSING - Munn Ice Arena was evacuated early Thursday afternoon after an ammonia release inside the building, according to Michigan State University Police. Police closed Chestnut Road from Shaw Lane to Demonstration Hall Road and advise ... Read more [...]

Visakhapatnam bio-diesel plant fire spreads fast as system fails – The Hindu

Visakhapatnam bio-diesel plant fire spreads fast as system failsThe HinduAnd that precisely was lacking at the fire accident that occurred on Tuesday night at the bio-diesel manufacturing facility of Biomax Fuels Limited, located at the Visakhapatnam SEZ in Duvvada. ... But they agreed that it did not function during the ...and more » Read more [...]

Fire spreads fast as system fails – The Hindu

Fire spreads fast as system failsThe HinduAnd that precisely was lacking at the fire accident that occurred on Tuesday night at the bio-diesel manufacturing facility of Biomax Fuels Limited, located at the Visakhapatnam SEZ in Duvvada. ... But they agreed that it did not function during the ...and more » Read more [...]

UPDATED: Chemical release reported at Shell Canada – Port Huron Times Herald

Port Huron Times HeraldUPDATED: Chemical release reported at Shell CanadaPort Huron Times HeraldResidents in Corunna, Ontario are being told to shelter in place after a release of benzene from Shell Canada. Kristina Zimmer, a spokeswoman for Shell Canada, said elevated benzene levels were detected in the air just south of the town of Corunna ...and more » Read more [...]

South Portland hazmat team contains chlorine leak at Rigby Yard – Press Herald

Press HeraldSouth Portland hazmat team contains chlorine leak at Rigby YardPress HeraldSouth Portland firefighters were able to contain a chemical leak from a rail car early Wednesday without evacuations or injuries, according to fire officials. The chlorine leak at Rigby Yard was reported to the fire department at 1:17 a.m.. “It sounded ...Crews respond to South Portland chemical leakWCSH6.comCrews respond to HAZMAT situation in South PortlandWMTW Portlandall 5 news articles » Read more [...]

Real-Time Medical Communication Revolutionizes Treatment and Transport in Florida – JEMS.com

Real-Time Medical Communication Revolutionizes Treatment and Transport in FloridaJEMS.comAlthough the challenges and threats facing first responders continue to grow in our increasingly complex world, the proper deployment of new technology offers novel ways to overcome and adapt to these challenges. ... By establishing tele-presence links ... Read more [...]

Heroin: Stories of love, loss, facts – Daily Union

Heroin: Stories of love, loss, factsDaily Union“The 'Stairway to Heroin' began as an effort to address the growing opiate and heroin use among youth and young adults in our communities,” Michael Clish, news director at WFAW and the emcee for the evening, said. “No community ... Westlake also serves ... Read more [...]

In case of emergency, practice necessary – The Herald

The HeraldIn case of emergency, practice necessaryThe HeraldDubois County Emergency Management Agency Deputy Director Gary Fritz of Ferdinand, left, and Tom Blessinger of Jasper, a plant engineer at Memorial Hospital, rolled up the door of triage tent as part of a training exercise led by the Dubois County ... Read more [...]

Crews respond to South Portland chemical leak – WCSH6.com

WCSH6.comCrews respond to South Portland chemical leakWCSH6.comSOUTH PORTLAND, MAINE - (NEWS CENTER) - South Portland firefighters and a hazmat team are on scene of a chemical leak at a rail yard, early Wednesday morning. The leak is happening at Rigby Train Yard on Rigby Street. Fire officials said the call ...and more » Read more [...]

6 Structures Designed to Save Humanity From Itself – Huffington Post

Huffington Post6 Structures Designed to Save Humanity From ItselfHuffington PostIn the six months after the Chernobyl disaster, construction teams hastily constructed the cheerily-named Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant Sarcophagus, a structure containing 400,000 cubic meters of concrete to stop the further spread of radiation and the ...and more » Read more [...]

Chemical leak contained at DuPont facility in Chesterfield – wtvr.com

wtvr.comChemical leak contained at DuPont facility in Chesterfieldwtvr.comCHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. — The clean-up process has begun after a chemical leak inside the DuPont Spruance facility in Chesterfield. It was unknown which chemical leaked, Chesterfield Fire and EMS spokesman Lt. Jason Elmore said, but the leak ... Read more [...]