Attleboro Fire Department: Attleboro Fire Responding To Tier 2 HazMat Incident

Press release from the Attleboro Fire Department:

Taylor O'Neil

September 3, 2021

Chief Scott Lachance reports that the Attleboro Fire Department is currently responding to a Tier 2 HazMat incident at a local business.

At approximately 9:30 a.m. , the Attleboro Fire Department responded to a report of a sulfuric acid leak at Robert’s Chemical, an industrial chemicals manufacturer located at 330-B Victor Road.

At approximately 9:30 a.m. , the Attleboro Fire Department responded to a report of a sulfuric acid leak at Robert’s Chemical, an industrial chemicals manufacturer located at 330-B Victor Road. It was reported that a 13,000-gallon tank car was actively leaking sulfuric acid. It is estimated that approximately 5,000 gallons of sulfuric acid has leaked out of the car so far into a containment area outside. Everyone inside the building closest to the tank car was quickly evacuated and no injuries were reported. A Tier 1 HazMat response was triggered, and a state hazardous materials response team was called to investigate. The incident was later elevated to a Tier 2 response, which is classified as a short-term operation.

The incident is isolated and there is no active danger to the general public. The scene remains active at this time as first responders work to stop the leak and conduct clean-up and mitigation efforts.

The incident is isolated and there is no active danger to the general public. The scene remains active at this time as first responders work to stop the leak and conduct clean-up and mitigation efforts. The Providence Canteen also responded to the scene to provide food and drinks to the first responders.

This press release was produced by the Attleboro Fire Department. The views expressed here are the author’s own.