Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Johnson City Fire Department Press Release [#4]

Date for Release by Media * Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Primary Contact Person * Steve Weaver
Primary Contact Person's Phone Number * (423) 975-2841
Email Address of Primary Contact *
Secondary Contact Person (Optional) Travis Justice
Secondary Contact Person's Phone Number (423) 975-2850
Email Address of Secondary Contact
Address of the location involved
1619 West Market Street
Johnson City, TN 37604
United States
Details of Event/Incident for Release *
On August 19, 2014 at 1226 Johnson City Fire Department was notified of a possible hazardous material spill at West Towne Pharmacy located at 1619 W Market St. Upon arrival units found a small quantity of hydrochloric acid had been spilled in a storage room in the rear of the business. The building was evacuated by the fire department. Members of the Johnson City Fire Department’s Hazardous Material Response Team responded to contain the spill and naturalized the acid. Disposal of the material was handled by an outside mitigation company.
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