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“On Saturday morning at 10:30am, the NBFD responded to NORPEL, located at 4 Fish Island for an anhydrous ammonia alarm activation.
Command Unit 2 arrived on scene and reported an anhydrous ammonia leak inside the building. Fire crews evacuated the building and confirmed all personnel were accounted for. The Hazardous Materials Coordinator responded and called for a Tier 2 response from the MA State Hazardous Materials Team.
Hazardous Materials Technicians conducted a Level A entry and were able to stop the leak by isolating several valves under the direction of a refrigeration technician who was familiar with the system. Engine provided a water supply and support for the entry team. NBPD, NBEMS, the Providence Canteen, and the MA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) also provided assistance.
There were no injuries reported.”-New Bedford Fire Department.
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