Crime & Safety
CO2 Tank Prompts Hazmat Response In Lakewood
Once the container was identified, firefighters relieved it of pressure.
LAKEWOOD, WA - A discarded CO2 container prompted a hazmat response in Lakewood Thursday morning. Firefighters were called to the 7400 block of 52nd Avenue West and found a container making a hissing noise, so they called the hazmat team.
The Pierce County Hazardous Incidents Team responded and was able to figure out that the tank was leaking CO2. The tank had been previously covered by garbage, according to West Pierce Fire.
Firefighters released the CO2 from the container:
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HazMat response today in #Lakewood ended with a CO2 cylinder being relieved of its pressure. More here:https://t.co/KRXJTB11Cl pic.twitter.com/GB2MJsggU0
— West Pierce Fire (@WestPierce) October 5, 2017
#DevelopingNow, this unknown container is continuing to leak in #Lakewood. The Hazmat team is onscene and has isolated the area. pic.twitter.com/NA7raX9WHh
— Pierce County FF's (@IAFF726) October 5, 2017
#BREAKING- The Pierce County Hazmat team is responding to the 7400 block of 52nd Ave W in #Lakewood. Unk. container leaking and hissing. pic.twitter.com/UxfrISuWgU
— Pierce County FF's (@IAFF726) October 5, 2017
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