General Sterling firefighters neutralize nitric acid spill inside tractor trailer Originally published by Telegram & Gazette STERLING — Fire crews spent ten hours neutralizing a nitric acid spill inside the trailer of a truck that was making deliveries to Rafferty Aluminum & Steel Co., Inc., at 1 Spratt Technology Way Tuesday. Fire Department Public Information Officer Jim Emerton said the call for the hazardous materials incident came in […] Written by Staff Writer December 23, 2020December 28, 2020
General Toxic chemical methylenedianiline sold as MDMA in Auckland Originally published by nzherald Fresh advice has been issued to drug users over a toxic industrial chemical being sold in place of MDMA in Auckland. Harm reduction service Know Your Stuff has responded to a number of queries about methylenedianiline and offered a solution for users looking to see if they have obtained tainted drugs. […] Written by Staff Writer December 23, 2020December 30, 2020
General Explosion at pharmaceutical factory in Taiwan kills one Originally published by euronews At least one person has died and another has been injured following an explosion at a pharmaceutical factory in Taiwan’s Taoyuan City. The blast on Sunday caused a fire at a factory, which wasn’t fully extinguished until Tuesday. Thick smoke was also seen rising into the air for several days after […] Written by Staff Writer December 23, 2020December 30, 2020
General More than 300 fatal overdoses in state this year Originally published by Concord Monitor At least 316 deaths this year have been attributed to drug overdoses in New Hampshire, according to data released Monday by the chief medical examiner’s office. The numbers are current through Dec. 18 and do not include 74 deaths with causes still awaiting determination through toxicology testing. As with previous […] Written by Staff Writer December 23, 2020December 30, 2020
General Officers’ Heroic Actions Following NW Indiana Natural Gas Explosion Caught on Camera Originally published by 5Chicago A police officer in Porter County has been awarded the department’s Medal of Honor after his heroic actions following a natural gas explosion, which were captured in an incredible video from his body camera. Porter County Police Lt. Kevin Van Kley received the distinction on Monday from Sheriff David Reynolds. According […] Written by Staff Writer December 23, 2020December 30, 2020