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Orange County Fire Authority paramedics were called at about 8:30 a.m. to an apartment on Fahrquar Avenue near Maple Street to treat the sickened residents, OCFA Capt. Greg Barta said.
Los Alamitos police officers arrived first, said Community Liaison Officer Hannah Martinez.
“Officers administered CPR to both individuals until Orange County Fire Authority arrived,” Martinez said. “One individual was transported to a local hospital by paramedics to receive treatment. Unfortunately, the second individual was pronounced deceased at the scene by Orange County Fire Authority.”
The patients had apparently become ill due to chemicals, Barta said. The incident was upgraded to a hazardous materials response.
At approximately 8:29 a.m. Los Alamitos Police Department Officers responded to the area of Farquhar Ave. and Maple St. regarding a call for a medical aid. Officers arrived on scene and located two individuals in need of medical attention. Officers administered CPR to both individuals until Orange County Fire Authority arrived. One individual was transported to a local hospital by paramedics to receive treatment. Unfortunately, the second individual was pronounced deceased at the scene by Orange County Fire Authority.
During the initial investigation, officers encountered what appeared to be a drug lab. Residents in the building were evacuated and roadways were closed as a precautionary safety measure for our community. Due to the critical nature of drug labs, Orange County Fire Authority’s Hazmat Team and additional resources were called and rendered the scene safe.
Los Alamitos police officers arrived first, said Community Liaison Officer Hannah Martinez.
“Officers administered CPR to both individuals until Orange County Fire Authority arrived,” Martinez said. “One individual was transported to a local hospital by paramedics to receive treatment. Unfortunately, the second individual was pronounced deceased at the scene by Orange County Fire Authority.”
The patients had apparently become ill due to chemicals, Barta said.
The incident was upgraded to a hazardous materials response.
Residents in the building were evacuated and roadways were closed as a precautionary safety measure, Martinez said. “Due to the critical nature of drug labs, Orange County Fire Authority’s Hazmat Team and additional resources were called and rendered the scene safe,” she said.
Updated: 11:07 PM CST January 23, 2021
WACO, Texas The Waco Fire Department responded to the 2800 block of Corporation Pkwy. due to a large fuel spill on Saturday night.
According to the department s Twitter account, they responded along with a HAZMAT team. The size of the spill was not specified in the tweet.
HAZMAT SITUATION - 2800 Block of Corporation Pkwy. @WacoTXFire units and Hazmat Team operating at a large fuel spill. Waco Fire Department (@WacoTXFire) January 24, 2021
This article will be updated when more information becomes available.
Updated on January 20, 2021 at 5:19 pm
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At least 200 people were evacuated from their homes and workplaces in Deep Ellum Wednesday afternoon after firefighters discovered a natural gas leak.
The Dallas Fire Department s HazMat Team was dispatched to the area shortly after 1 p.m. after receiving a 911 call about a gas odor near the intersection of Willow Street and Exposition Avenue.
Once they arrived, they discovered a four-inch gas main near the intersection that was leaking.
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