Officials confirm cause of hazmat incident at High Plains Landfill Originally published by KRTV GREAT FALLS — Emergency crews responded to the High Plains Landfill north of Great Falls on Thursday afternoon due to a possible hazardous materials incident. Great Falls Fire Rescue says that at about 4 p.m., a dump truck bringing trash to the landfill triggered a radioactivity alarm when it went across […] Written by Staff Writer March 5, 2021March 7, 2021
Firefighter arrested for alleged meth lab operation in Southern Arizona Originally published by abc15 SELLS, AZ — A Tohono O’odham Nation member and firefighter is facing charges for allegedly operating a meth lab in southern Arizona. According to a release from the U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement Agency, 36-year-old Stephen Folson and 29-year-old Desiree Saraficio admitted to conspiring to possess and manufacture methamphetamine after federal […] Written by Staff Writer March 4, 2021March 7, 2021
Police Arrest One, Seize Thousands of Fentanyl Pills Originally published by SPD Blotter Police seized approximately 16,000 fentanyl pills and $10,000 on Wednesday after arresting one suspect and serving two search warrants. As part of a narcotics investigation, officers arrested a 24-year-old man and served search warrants on his vehicle and residence. Police seized 10,000 pills from the vehicle and 6,000 more pills […] Written by Staff Writer March 4, 2021March 7, 2021
Colorado Springs to introduce full-time hazmat crew after 12-year hiatus Originally published by The Gazette Editors note: Additional context about the stormwater fee was added to this story. The Colorado Springs Fire Department recommissioned a dedicated full-time hazardous materials crew of firefighters and medics after the team was cut for budgetary reasons 12 years ago. The new four-person crew will operate out of fire Station […] Written by Staff Writer March 4, 2021March 7, 2021
DEA: Mexican cartel smuggling illicit fentanyl is biggest threat to Washington state Originally published by Q13 FOX SEATTLE – The Pacific Northwest is being flooded with fentanyl by a Mexican drug cartel, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration’s 2020 National Drug Threat Assessment. The annual publication outlines the threats posed to the United States by domestic and international drug trafficking and the abuse of illicit drugs. “In […] Written by Staff Writer March 3, 2021March 4, 2021
Chemical leak causes evacuation, road closures in Cumberland County Originally published by CBS17 WADE, N.C. (WNCN) – A hazardous chemical leak resulted in an evacuation and road closures in Cumberland County Wednesday afternoon, emergency officials said. Wade-Stedman Road was closed near Interstate 95 and exit 61, as well as at Main Street in Wade, according to Cumberland County Emergency Services. Officials said a hazardous […] Written by Staff Writer March 3, 2021March 4, 2021
Nurse Tampered With, Used Fentanyl Intended for Fertility Clinic Patients: Federal Officials Originally published by NBC A nurse who was accused of tampering with fentanyl intended for patients at a Connecticut fertility clinic has pleaded guilty, according to federal officials. They said she injected herself with the fentanyl while working at a clinic in Orange, diluted fentanyl meant for fertility clinic patients and eventually began taking the […] Written by Staff Writer March 2, 2021March 3, 2021
A WOMAN killed in a suspected gas blast that destroyed her home was on FaceTime to her boyfriend at the time of the explosion, an inquest heard. Originally published The Sun Hazel Wilcock, 61, was found in the rubble of her home in Bury, Greater Manchester, on the evening of February 18. Five others, including a child, were injured in the horror blast. An inquest into Ms Wilcock’s death was opened at Rochdale Coroner’s Court today. Police coroner’s officer Jane Scullion told […] Written by Staff Writer March 2, 2021March 3, 2021
HazMat Team Responds To Loring Arena For Ammonia Leak Originally published by Framingham SOURCE FRAMINGHAM – A tier one hazmat team was called to Loring Arena this morning, March 2, for an ammonia leak, said Framingham Fire Chief Michael Dutcher. Around 9 a.m., the rink manager called the fie department when the rink’s leak detection system went off, said Chief Dutcher. According to the […] Written by Staff Writer March 2, 2021March 3, 2021