Hazmat Response to Hydrochloric Acid Spill on I-25 at West 84th Avenue

Summary: A hazardous materials incident involving a hydrochloric acid spill occurred on the southbound ramp of Interstate 25 at West 84th Avenue, near Thornton, Adams County, Colorado. Multiple fire and hazmat units, including Engine 27, Hazmat 1, and Hazmat 27, responded to the scene. The incident required the closure of highway ramps and turn lanes, coordination with transportation authorities, and the use of neutralizing agents such as soda ash. The operation was extended due to the scale of the spill and the need for traffic control. No additional resources were needed after the initial response, and the risk to the public was mitigated through road closures and emergency response actions.