Household chemicals mixed causing chemical exposure in apartment, Westmoreland County PA


Emergency crews responded to an apartment near Berlin Farm Rd after vinegar was mixed with bleach in a washing machine. This caused hazardous fumes, leading to two people experiencing facial numbness and burning throats.
Audio|Source: Westmoreland County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Sure household chemicals in the apartment,
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fire attack nine,
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one patient.
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500511's on scene 1183 received 27272 I'm on scene 1624
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1624 That's right of apartment number two
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For a strong editor of mixed household chemicals in the apartment with two patients,
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a fire attack nine.
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25, I'll be in service.
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Chiefs, Steve,
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callers advising,
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they put vinegar in the wash machine where the bleach goes.
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I'm concerned now there's an odor,
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and both individuals are experiencing facial numbness and burning throat.
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Okay, I'm in wrong.
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