All articles tagged with #hazmat
Authorities in Las Vegas deployed hazmat teams, SWAT, and the FBI to a northeast Las Vegas home after investigators found what appeared to be a biological laboratory; two homes were raided, one person was taken into custody, and investigators say there is no current threat to the public as the complex operation continues in the neighborhood.
A tractor-trailer in Rockville, Maryland, rolled down a hill and nearly hit a three-story apartment building, causing a fuel spill of over 60 gallons of diesel and prompting hazmat response; authorities are investigating the cause of the incident.
Multiple people fell ill after opening a suspicious package containing an unidentified white powder at Joint Base Andrews, near Washington DC, leading to evacuations and an ongoing investigation, though initial tests found no immediate hazards.
Multiple people at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland fell ill after opening a suspicious package containing an unknown white powder; initial tests showed no immediate hazard, but investigations and assessments of potential political propaganda are ongoing.
Severe flooding in Globe, Arizona, has resulted in four deaths, the disappearance of a fifth person, and the washing away of about 1,000 propane tanks, creating a hazardous materials risk. Rescue operations are ongoing, and residents are advised to shelter in place due to potential chemical dangers.
A hazmat situation in North Franklinton, Columbus, has led to the evacuation of a one-mile area and the closure of several highway exit ramps after a trailer attached to a semi-truck was seen smoking, prompting the response of a hazmat team to investigate the potential presence of hazardous materials. Residents within a one-mile radius and individuals at the COTA maintenance facility on McKinley Avenue have been evacuated, and multiple highway exit ramps have been closed as authorities work to address the situation.
A fire at a building in Clinton Township, Michigan, caused multiple explosions, injuring at least two people and sending debris into the air, with some pieces falling as far as a mile away. The business, Select Distributors, is known to stock combustible materials, and authorities are concerned about potential health effects. The fire has been contained, but the air quality is being tested. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the local fire department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Hazmat units responded to Donald Trump Jr.'s Florida home after he received a letter containing a white powdery substance, which was determined to be "not deadly." The substance is being tested, and U.S. postal officials and federal law enforcement are involved in the investigation. Trump Jr. is no longer a Secret Service protectee, and the FBI has urged the public to report any suspicious activity.
A diesel truck driver died after the vehicle drove off the side of a bridge and exploded on state Route 8 in Macedonia. The incident occurred as the tanker was attempting to merge onto Interstate 271 north, causing it to lose control and plummet over the bridge onto the northbound lanes of Route 8. The crash resulted in the closure of Route 8 in both directions, with hazmat teams called to the scene due to diesel fuel spillage. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, fire departments, and law enforcement are also involved in the response, and an investigation is ongoing.
Approximately 100 gallons of diesel fuel from the Sherwin-Williams manufacturing plant spilled into the Cuyahoga River due to a generator failure, prompting HAZMAT crews to deploy booms and skimmers to contain the spill. A private company has been hired for environmental cleanup, with an estimated 85-90% of the spilled fuel expected to be recovered. Sherwin-Williams is working with authorities and a third-party remediation company to address the spill and investigate its cause.
A five-alarm fire broke out on the roof of a recycling plant in Eagan, Minnesota. Firefighters responded to the blaze at Gopher Resource and contained it, preventing it from spreading to the building's interior. No injuries have been reported, and a hazmat team is monitoring air quality as a precaution. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
A fire broke out at the American Plant Food Corporation fertilizer plant in Bartlett, Texas, prompting multiple fire agencies to respond to the scene. The fire is contained but will remain active throughout the night due to the need for a different approach to extinguishing the chemical fire. Hazmat teams are on-site to address chemical spills, and evacuations have been carried out with assistance from local authorities. Highway 95 has reopened, but closures may occur again in the morning. Bartlett ISD has opened its facilities for evacuees, and the St. John Lutheran Church is also providing shelter.
Parts of Grand Avenue in Glendale, Arizona, are closed as firefighters battle a large fire at a recycling yard. The fire started with a semi-truck and trailer on fire, with exposure to a nearby building. Plumes of smoke were visible from the surrounding area. Multiple power lines were impacted and down, leading to a hazmat call. No residents were injured, but one firefighter was hospitalized for a heat-related illness. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and drivers are advised to seek alternate routes due to road closures.
A chemical explosion occurred in Anderson County, South Carolina, when a family mixed two chemicals together while preparing their pool. The mixture caused an exothermic chemical reaction, resulting in heat and pressure. Three individuals were hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries. Multiple emergency response teams, including Hazmat, fire departments, EMS, and deputies, were dispatched to the scene.
Multiple fire crews, including the hazardous materials team, are responding to a business fire at the Henkel Corporation in the Enoree community of Spartanburg County.