Chemical hazard reported at townhouse near Des Moines St, Des Moines IA
Fire & ArsonFire and hazardous materials teams responded to a townhouse near Des Moines Street after a chemical reaction occurred when ammonium chloride and bleach were mixed, creating a possible toxic gas. No symptoms were reported and all occupants have evacuated safely.
Audio|Source: Des Moines Fire/EMS
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Transcript:
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C2, Hazmatics, 6, and Trux 6.
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You're responding to near Des Moines Street on a hazmat chemical.
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The caller reported that they mixed ammonium chloride and bleach a couple hours ago.
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I believe that they've created something similar to mustard gas.
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No one experiencing any symptoms.
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Your temperature is 63 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Humidity is at 47%.
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Wind is calm.
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Due point is 42.1.
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I think he moved to as much.
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DGuro.
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Yeah.
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Thank you for Mention 2.
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Edge 2.
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Edge 2.
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Yeah, we're checking the poor gas right now, just checking oxygen in the basement area.
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Do have a small chemical smell coming from the basement.
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No paper cloud is noted at this time.
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All occupants on this side of the townhouse are out of the building.
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Location mentioned:
Near Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50309
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