hazmat incident

October 12, 2020 | Brendan Hartlove

100-Year-Old Refrigerator Causes Chemical Leak in Rockville

Montgomery County firefighters responded to a chemical leak Sunday evening in Rockville caused by a refrigerator from the 1920s. Occupants of a single-family home were moving an old refrigerator in the basement when the coolant began to leak, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) Chief Spokesman Pete Piringer. First responders evacuated the […]

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June 1, 2018 | Mitti Hicks

Fire Crews Respond to Reported Hazmat Incident

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue crews responded to a hazmat incident on New Hampshire Avenue near Norbeck Road. Crews were dispatched Friday morning for reports of Muriatic Acid, a chemical used for pool cleaning, on the roads. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer said the product was removed and the situation has mitigated […]

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