Hazards and Hazmat
The hazards and hazmat topic section covers operations involving hazardous materials, including chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive (CBRNE) incidents.
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The vessel was carrying 764 tons of hazardous materials, including flammables and corrosives, in 56 containers
The Modesto Fire Department said the oxygen level inside the house was at 16% due to high levels of ammonia from “extensive urine”
About 300,000 people remain without drinking water
Firefighters found nearly two dozen adult diapers from a hospital that had become contaminated with radioactive iodine
“The biggest concern is the propane cars...if they happen to explode, we’re looking at major damage,” fire chief Tim Corbin said
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The mile-long train sent a fireball and plumes of black smoke into the sky
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Homes and a nearby school were evacuated as firefighters did not know what materials in the warehouse were burning
Responding local fire departments remained on standby in case the company’s firefighters could not handle the blaze
No one was hurt as a result of the explosion and firefighters intend to let the fire burn itself out
He was taken to a hospital after sustaining chemical burns
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The injured security guard was investigating the suspicious odor and had just shut off a liquid propane tank when the explosion occurred
Investigators don’t believe the incident is linked to terrorism and no threat was called into the airport
Violations include unsafe handling and storage of two volatile chemical fertilizesr that investigators believe contributed to the massive blast
Applications have come in the greatest numbers from firefighters, police officers and construction workers who spent months on the smoking debris pile
Fire officials said neighbors reported witnessing people dumping boxes with biohazard markings in the building
Officials believe the man may have been making fireworks inside his apartment
Officials say they didn’t know the cause of the fire or explosions; no injuries were immediately reported
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Industrial fires demand a different approach to tactics and equipment
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Firefighters metered the boat and found dangerous levels of hydrogen sulfide
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More than 40 firefighters responded to the blaze and the cause of the fire and explosion is still unclear
The firefighter was released from the hospital a short time later
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