HAZMAT

• Pentagon briefly locked down over false alarm that prompted hazmat response

  The lockdown applied to several corridors of the building and employees were told to stay put while tests were carried out to determine whether a faulty sensor was to blame.

  U.S. News

  Jun 11
  
• Chemical exposure reported at trucking company in Peterborough

  Around 9 a.m. emergency crews responded to a reported chemical exposure incident at  Manatoulin Trucking on Technology Drive in the city's west end.

  Environment

  Jun 6, 2024
  
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• Chemical spill forces evacuation at northeast Calgary warehouse

  Twenty workers were forced out of a warehouse in Castleridge early Monday due to a chemical spill.

  Fire

  Apr 24, 2023
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• Probe ongoing at south London, Ont. home after suspected cannabis extraction lab found

  Police in London, Ont., responded to a home on Commissioners Road East Tuesday for a reported disturbance. Police said Wednesday the site was likely a cannabis extraction lab.

  Crime

  Apr 5, 2023
• Hamilton fire evacuates Canada Post site in Stoney Creek after hazardous materials report

  Hamilton fire deployed a hazmat team to a Canada Post sight Tuesday morning following reports of a hazardous materials in a trailer on Millen Road.

  Canada

  Mar 7, 2023
• Residents evacuated from downtown Hamilton apartment due to release of bear spray

  Several residents were ushered by fire crews out of a downtown Hamilton building on Cathcart Street and onto buses as a precaution after bear spray was unleashed.

  Fire

  Feb 14, 2023
• 2 injured in Winnipeg hazardous materials spill

  The City of Winnipeg said two people were taken to hospital Wednesday after a hazardous materials spill but did not say what type of facility the spill happened at.

  Canada

  Feb 1, 2023
• Vancouver City Hall briefly evacuated over suspicious white powder

  About 20 members were on scene, and crews had cleared the building and made entry, Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services confirmed.

  Fire

  Sep 1, 2022
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• ‘No evidence’ of hydrocarbon spill on Glenmore Reservoir: City of Calgary

  Following analysis of water samples taken Thursday, the City of Calgary said there is "no evidence" any oil or hydrocarbons were spilled on Glenmore Reservoir.

  Environment

  Aug 26, 2022
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• Hazmat team investigating hydrocarbon spill in Calgary’s Glenmore Reservoir

  The City of Calgary’s Glenmore Boat Patrol reported the spill just after noon Thursday.

  Canada

  Aug 25, 2022