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A garbage truck fire shuts down I-5 in Eugene, prompting a hazmat response for leaking diesel and environmental risks. Expect delays and detours.
All lanes of Interstate 15 between Los Angeles and Las Vegas that were closed for 48 hours due to a big rig accident that created a chemical hazard have reopened, the California Highway Patrol said.
The fire was reported after 1 p.m. and was under control at 7:34 p.m., the fire department stated in a news release. One firefighter was transported to an area hospital because of minor injuries.
About 20 minutes before the LPG removal was to begin, the area was tested with dedicated gas detection equipment and no leaks were found. The Waverly police and fire chiefs were on the scene and the hazmat crew was moving its equipment to start the transfer when at 2:58 p.m. vapor was discovered leaking from the tank car.
Hazardous Material Emergency Alarm Systems (HMEAS) should be designed to meet the safety requirements embodied in the Building and Fire Codes used throughout North America and Europe, [1] References [ edit ]
There were also several lithium ion batteries inside the truck, which were safely dealt with by the hazmat unit at the scene, Healy said. Photos showed the vehicle completely burned out in the street.
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Multiple fire trucks and other emergency response vehicles were parked outside the chapel, according to ABC11, The News & Observer’s newsgathering partner. Firefighters in gear were seen ...