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"Hazmat Incident in Upper Macungie Township Prompts Response"

A hazmat incident at Sharp Corporation in Upper Macungie Township, Pennsylvania led to 52 people being transported to the hospital for evaluation after reporting symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and headaches due to a chemical smell in the building. Hazmat crews are still investigating the cause of the illness, and 22 of the affected individuals were taken to St. Luke's hospital in Allentown, where they are reported to be stable and will be discharged.

via 69News WFMZ-TV|

#chemical-smell #hazmat-incident #health-and-safety

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Unveiling the Fentanyl Reality: Syracuse First Responders Fall Ill

Syracuse police officers responding to a hazmat incident at Brighton Towers encountered two dead men and a sick woman, and within 30 minutes, three officers fell ill with symptoms including nausea and accelerated heart rates. They required treatment with Narcan, indicating exposure to fentanyl, highlighting the dangers faced by first responders in dealing with drug-related incidents.

via syracuse.com|

#fentanyl #first-responders #hazmat-incident

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"Hazmat Incident Triggers 1-Mile Shelter-in-Place in Downingtown, PA"

A shelter-in-place order has been lifted in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, after authorities responded to a hazmat incident at an industrial warehouse. Chemicals were mixed inside the warehouse, but it is unclear which chemicals were involved. There were no major injuries, but one person was taken to the hospital for evaluation.

via CBS News|

#downingtown #hazmat-incident #industrial-warehouse

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Hazmat Crews Contain Chemical Spill Near Downtown Colorado Springs with Help from Good Samaritans

A Hazmat team contained a chemical spill of over 50 gallons at Best Finishes business in downtown Colorado Springs after a fire sparked in the building overnight. The fire did not cause any other damage, and the spill has been contained with no threat to the area. Citizens were told to avoid the area of Cimarron Street and El Paso Street.

via KKTV|

#best-finishes #chemical-spill #colorado-springs

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Hazmat Incidents Plague Philadelphia Neighborhoods

A man has died and a woman and baby have been taken to the hospital following a hazmat incident in the Mayfair section of Philadelphia. The cause of the man's death and the injuries to the other victims are unknown. First responders found three people with a white substance on their faces. The area has a heavy police and fire presence, with portions of Frankford and Cottman avenues shut down.

via WPVI-TV|

#death #hazmat #hazmat-incident