Hazards and Hazmat
The hazards and hazmat topic section covers operations involving hazardous materials, including chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive (CBRNE) incidents.
Conyers blaze pumps massive plume of toxic smoke still visible for miles
The BioLab plant in Conyers has had chemical leaks and fires in previous years that caused evacuations and shelter-in-place orders
One firefighter was injured as fire companies worked to extinguish the underground fire
The fire triggered a massive explosion that killed 15 people, injured hundreds and left part of the small town in ruins
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Officials believe pesticides were released into the air, forcing nearby schools to evacuate
The children’s mother found them in their bedroom and she attempted CPR
One of about 10 rail cars that derailed was leaking sodium hydroxide, also known as corrosive lye
Only five states are tracking the chemicals used in the foam and spilled from other sources through ongoing water monitoring
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On average, a child was hospitalized every day for some injury involving a laundry pod
A piece of equipment used by the contract workers apparently failed
The departments are using the drones for hazmat incidents, multi-vehicle crashes and water and remote-area rescues
The device will be installed on some hydrants and will periodically release water to help flush the city’s water system
The cause of the leak has not been determined, but firefighters suspect malfunctioning equipment
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The fire department hazmat team was sent to the campaign headquarters for a white substance in a letter that turned out to be nontoxic
The eight firefighters and one battalion chief were treated for minor injuries ranging from burns to abrasions
The attorney general filed charges against the water treatment plant manager at the fire academy
Two of the railcars contained ethanol that leaked; dozens of homes were evacuated
After the first blast, 81 miners were rescued; a third blast Sunday killed those trapped and those attempting to rescue them
An employee fell ill after opening an envelope containing a powdery substance; 50 people from the office building were put in quarantine
The fire did not spread beyond the bridge; the cause is under investigation
Firefighters battled strong winds, freezing temperatures and unreliable hydrants at a former munitions plant
Explosions were heard from a light industrial complex that caught fire Saturday; fire officials told residents within a 1/2-mile radius to remain indoors
No one was injured when a garbage truck fueled by natural gas exploded like a missile
Little has been accomplished since the disaster, despite some state legislation and an executive order from President Barack Obama to improve chemical facility safety
The firefighter handled breathing equipment from a nuclear plant sent to the fire station for storage
All employees have been accounted for and are safe; the cause of the fire is unknown
Lt. Matt Anzivino, 42, was dropping off his two young daughters when he noticed a strong sulfur smell
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