News Notes: Firefighters respond to hazmat incident
By Mike Berger
Canton firefighters and a state hazmat team respond to an accidental spill at R&L Carriers. (CFD photo)
Firefighters responded to a hazardous materials incident on Wednesday, September 14, at 7 a.m. at R&L Carriers, a shipping company located at 30 Industrial Drive. A container of hydrazine hydrate — a flammable and highly toxic liquid used as a foaming agent and as a rocket propellant — was accidentally overturned by a forklift in one of the shipping bays. Workers immediately evacuated the facility and called 911.
Fire Chief Charles Doody said firefighters recognized the seriousness of the hazard, isolated the area, and called for a Tier 2 hazardous materials response. Approximately 20 state hazmat technicians and 10 Canton firefighters worked for five hours to upright the tank and stop the leak. A private company was called in to do the clean up. There were no injuries and it did not pose a danger to the abutting properties or residents. The business was allowed to resume once the cleanup was done.
The state Department of Environmental Protection was also on scene to address any possible impacts to the environment. Doody reported that there were no environmental problems from the incident.
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Posted by Mike Berger
on Sep 23 2016. Filed under News, Police & Fire.
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