Woman dies after ‘white powder’ triggers hazmat response at Haverhill home

Originally published by The Eagle-Tribune

HAVERHILL — A 51-year-old Haverhill woman died after a “white powder” believed to be fentanyl, was found when the Haverhill Police and Fire Departments responded to a medical call at 146 Eighth Avenue Saturday morning.

Fire Chief William Laliberty said the presence of the powder activated a response from the hazardous materials emergency response team. Once the substance was tested, Laliberty said, equipment indicated it was likely fentanyl.

According to Carrie Kimball, a spokesperson for District Attorney Jonathan Blodgett, whose office investigates all sudden deaths, the woman was a resident of the home.

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