Enough fentanyl to “kill everyone in Guernsey County” seized in narcotics investigation Originally published by abc6 GUERNSEY COUNTY, Ohio (WSYX) — Three men were arrested and more than $18,000 worth of fentanyl was seized following a narcotics investigation in Guernsey County. The Guernsey County Sheriff’s Office said a traffic stop by deputies and K9 Hoke sparked investigators with the Central Ohio Drug Enforcement Taskforce to assist in […] Written by Staff Writer February 26, 2021February 26, 2021
Fentanyl-laced pills are killing teenagers in the Northland, Kansas City police warn Originally published by The Kansas City Star Police across the Kansas City metro area have seen an increase in accidental overdose deaths of teenagers who have taken fentanyl-laced pills, especially in the Northland. The overdoses and deaths have been linked to pills that users, including young adults, think are prescription pain medication, the Kansas City […] Written by Staff Writer February 25, 2021February 26, 2021
PSFD ON SCENE OF POSSIBLE HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INCIDENT Originally published by NBC Palm Springs The Palm Springs Fire Department responded to the scene of a possible hazardous material incident Thursday afternoon. The incident occurred on east bound Interstate 10 just west of Indian Avenue. Riverside County Fire Hazmat team were requested to assist, along with the Environmental Health team. No word on what […] Written by Staff Writer February 25, 2021February 26, 2021
Hazmat crews clean up large fuel spill at University Hospital Originally published by Fox13 SALT LAKE CITY — A hazardous materials crew and Salt Lake City firefighters quickly contained a 400-gallon fuel spill at University Hospital in Salt Lake City Wednesday morning. University Hospital spokeswoman Suzanne Winchester told FOX 13 the spill originated in a central plant on the hospital’s east side, close to the […] Written by Staff Writer February 24, 2021February 27, 2021
Natural gas leak forces evacuations in Seattle’s Central District Originally published by The Seattle Times People in Seattle’s Central District were evacuated from the area around Martin Luther King Jr. Way and East Cherry Street on Wednesday afternoon because of a natural gas leak. The gas had ignited underground above an electrical vault and melted through asphalt, causing flames on a sidewalk, a video […] Written by Staff Writer February 24, 2021February 25, 2021
DEA announces new operation, officials focused on methamphetamine, fentanyl in Manchester area Originally published by WMUR9 MANCHESTER, N.H. —The DEA announced a new strategy on Wednesday in an attempt to reduce drug use and overdoses. It came as a local police department warned the public about a deadly fentanyl mixture. The new initiative called Operation Engage does not require funding to be tied to a certain drug. […] Written by Staff Writer February 24, 2021February 26, 2021
Officials: Nearly 30 churchgoers fall ill from carbon monoxide poisoning Originally published by WJLA PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (WJLA) — Nearly 30 Prince George’s County churchgoers fell ill after officials say they experienced carbon monoxide poisoning during Sunday service. According to the Prince George’s County Fire and EMS Department, fire crews joined Montgomery County officials to a house in the 2700 block of Hughes Road. […] Written by Staff Writer February 24, 2021February 26, 2021
Homes evacuated for gas leak in northeast Memphis Originally published by WMC Action News 5 MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – Memphis firefighters evacuated nearly a dozen homes Tuesday because of a gas leak. A spokesman for the Memphis Fire Department says they received a call just before 5 p.m. Firefighters responded to the neighborhood near Fairmont and Salem to find a heavy smell of […] Written by Staff Writer February 23, 2021February 24, 2021
‘White powdery substance’ found in letter in Minneapolis Federal Building; HAZMAT team responds Originally published by Kare11 MINNEAPOLIS — A HAZMAT team has responded to a Minneapolis federal building after an employee found a “white powdery substance” in a letter or mailed-in application, city fire officials said. According to Minneapolis Fire Department spokesperson Melanie Rucker, an employee of the city’s Federal Building on 212 3rd Avenue South found […] Written by Staff Writer February 23, 2021February 24, 2021