Hazardous materials crews
Coverage of Hazardous materials crews in the Nexus archive.
- Semi-truck crashes into Pine Lake in West Bloomfield; fuel spill prompts cleanup
A semi-truck overturned into Pine Lake in West Bloomfield, causing a fuel spill and prompting an extensive cleanup. The driver was injured, and emergency crews worked to contain the spill and recover the vehicle, though the cause of the crash remains under investigation.
- Terrifying hazmat fears after highly toxic substance found in several SoCal locations
A toxic mercury scare prompted hazardous materials crews to respond to multiple locations in Riverside County, Southern California. The incident raised significant hazmat concerns across the area.
- Hazardous materials crews battle Boyle Heights warehouse fire; shelter in place orders issued
Firefighters in Boyle Heights are battling a warehouse fire burning solar panels on the roof of a storage facility, which has prompted shelter in place orders due to thick black smoke. Hazardous materials crews are involved in the response.
- Hazardous materials crews battle Boyle Heights warehouse fire; shelter in place orders issued
Firefighters in Boyle Heights are battling a warehouse fire involving solar panels on the roof of a storage facility, which has produced a thick plume of black smoke. Shelter in place orders were issued for the area.
- San Jose homes evacuated due to gas leak
Authorities evacuated homes in a San Jose neighborhood following a gas leak reported on Wednesday morning. The incident occurred on the 200 block of South 24th Street, with hazardous materials crews and PG&E responding. Evacuations were ordered within 150 feet of the site, and repairs are expected to last two to three hours.