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3 People Dead, 18 First Responders Sickened at Hazardous Materials Response
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Three people are dead and multiple first responders are being treated after being exposed to an unknown substance inside a home in Mountainair, a small town outside Albuquerque, on Wednesday, per authorities.
First responders were initially called to the residence late in the morning for a suspected drug overdose. When they arrived, they found four people unresponsive inside. Two were dead upon arrival, while a third has since died. The fourth was hospitalized.
Meanwhile, 18 responders reported experiencing nausea and dizziness after entering the residence and were taken to a hospital for treatment. The EMS chief who was first to enter the home remains hospitalized overnight. Nurses who came into contact with patients from the scene also experienced symptoms.
Investigators said they believe the substance is transmitted through contact and is not airborne. Carbon monoxide and natural gas have been ruled out.
AFR Hazmat crews are assessing the residence, and the FBI is also assisting in the investigation.
A perimeter has been established around the affected area, and officials said there is no threat to the public. The nature of the substance remains unknown.
Three people are dead and multiple first responders are being treated after being exposed to an unknown substance inside a home in Mountainair, a small town outside Albuquerque, on Wednesday, per authorities.
First responders were initially called to the residence late in the morning for a suspected drug overdose. When they arrived, they found four people unresponsive inside. Two were dead upon arrival, while a third has since died. The fourth was hospitalized.
Meanwhile, 18 responders reported experiencing nausea and dizziness after entering the residence and were taken to a hospital for treatment. The EMS chief who was first to enter the home remains hospitalized overnight. Nurses who came into contact with patients from the scene also experienced symptoms.
Investigators said they believe the substance is transmitted through contact and is not airborne. Carbon monoxide and natural gas have been ruled out.
AFR Hazmat crews are assessing the residence, and the FBI is also assisting in the investigation.
A perimeter has been established around the affected area, and officials said there is no threat to the public. The nature of the substance remains unknown.
Three people are dead and multiple first responders are being treated after being exposed to an unknown substance inside a home in Mountainair, a small town outside Albuquerque, on Wednesday, per authorities.
First responders were initially called to the residence late in the morning for a suspected drug overdose. When they arrived, they found four people unresponsive inside. Two were dead upon arrival, while a third has since died. The fourth was hospitalized.
Meanwhile, 18 responders reported experiencing nausea and dizziness after entering the residence and were taken to a hospital for treatment. The EMS chief who was first to enter the home remains hospitalized overnight. Nurses who came into contact with patients from the scene also experienced symptoms.
Investigators said they believe the substance is transmitted through contact and is not airborne. Carbon monoxide and natural gas have been ruled out.
AFR Hazmat crews are assessing the residence, and the FBI is also assisting in the investigation.
A perimeter has been established around the affected area, and officials said there is no threat to the public. The nature of the substance remains unknown.
Three people are dead and multiple first responders are being treated after being exposed to an unknown substance inside a home in Mountainair, a small town outside Albuquerque, on Wednesday, per authorities.
First responders were initially called to the residence late in the morning for a suspected drug overdose. When they arrived, they found four people unresponsive inside. Two were dead upon arrival, while a third has since died. The fourth was hospitalized.
Meanwhile, 18 responders reported experiencing nausea and dizziness after entering the residence and were taken to a hospital for treatment. The EMS chief who was first to enter the home remains hospitalized overnight. Nurses who came into contact with patients from the scene also experienced symptoms.
Investigators said they believe the substance is transmitted through contact and is not airborne. Carbon monoxide and natural gas have been ruled out.
AFR Hazmat crews are assessing the residence, and the FBI is also assisting in the investigation.
A perimeter has been established around the affected area, and officials said there is no threat to the public. The nature of the substance remains unknown.
Three people are dead and multiple first responders are being treated after being exposed to an unknown substance inside a home in Mountainair, a small town outside Albuquerque, on Wednesday, per authorities.
First responders were initially called to the residence late in the morning for a suspected drug overdose. When they arrived, they found four people unresponsive inside. Two were dead upon arrival, while a third has since died. The fourth was hospitalized.
Meanwhile, 18 responders reported experiencing nausea and dizziness after entering the residence and were taken to a hospital for treatment. The EMS chief who was first to enter the home remains hospitalized overnight. Nurses who came into contact with patients from the scene also experienced symptoms.
Investigators said they believe the substance is transmitted through contact and is not airborne. Carbon monoxide and natural gas have been ruled out.
AFR Hazmat crews are assessing the residence, and the FBI is also assisting in the investigation.
A perimeter has been established around the affected area, and officials said there is no threat to the public. The nature of the substance remains unknown.
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Most of the first responders who were treated have been released, but a few are still being monitored.
Testing results have not been returned as of Thursday morning, per the mayor of Mountainair, Peter Nieto.
Investigators are still working to determine the exact substance involved in this incident.
New Mexico State Police have confirmed there is no active threat to the public and a secure perimeter was established around the affected home.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Hanlon Ave & W 3rd St.
In a social media post earlier in the day, Mountainair Mayor Peter Nieto said that "all indications are pointing toward narcotics as a possible factor." Authorities have otherwise not yet indicated the nature of the substance.
The FBI's Albuquerque office is assisting in the investigation.
Carbon monoxide and natural gas have been ruled out as the cause. AFR Hazmat crews are currently assessing the residence to determine what occurred.
Nurses at UNM who treated patients from the scene also reported experiencing symptoms of exposure.
The EMS chief who was first to enter the residence remains hospitalized overnight. Three of the four EMTs from Mountainair EMS have been released from the hospital, per an update from Mayor Peter Nieto.
Police and specialized teams have cordoned off the residence where the substance was encountered.
Two of the responders are reportedly in serious condition.
A large number of EMS, reported as 18, have been taken to a local hospital for evaluation and quarantine while authorities work to identify the substance.
A fourth person who was also found inside the residence was reported to be unresponsive.
According to information via Samdesk, several news outlets report that a hazmat team is assessing an unknown substance at the scene of a suspected overdose where three people were found dead.
Incident reported at Hanlon Ave & W 3rd St.
Most of the first responders who were treated have been released, but a few are still being monitored.
Testing results have not been returned as of Thursday morning, per the mayor of Mountainair, Peter Nieto.
Investigators are still working to determine the exact substance involved in this incident.
New Mexico State Police have confirmed there is no active threat to the public and a secure perimeter was established around the affected home.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Hanlon Ave & W 3rd St.
In a social media post earlier in the day, Mountainair Mayor Peter Nieto said that "all indications are pointing toward narcotics as a possible factor." Authorities have otherwise not yet indicated the nature of the substance.
The FBI's Albuquerque office is assisting in the investigation.
Carbon monoxide and natural gas have been ruled out as the cause. AFR Hazmat crews are currently assessing the residence to determine what occurred.
Nurses at UNM who treated patients from the scene also reported experiencing symptoms of exposure.
The EMS chief who was first to enter the residence remains hospitalized overnight. Three of the four EMTs from Mountainair EMS have been released from the hospital, per an update from Mayor Peter Nieto.
Police and specialized teams have cordoned off the residence where the substance was encountered.
Two of the responders are reportedly in serious condition.
A large number of EMS, reported as 18, have been taken to a local hospital for evaluation and quarantine while authorities work to identify the substance.
A fourth person who was also found inside the residence was reported to be unresponsive.
According to information via Samdesk, several news outlets report that a hazmat team is assessing an unknown substance at the scene of a suspected overdose where three people were found dead.
Incident reported at Hanlon Ave & W 3rd St.
Most of the first responders who were treated have been released, but a few are still being monitored.
Testing results have not been returned as of Thursday morning, per the mayor of Mountainair, Peter Nieto.
Investigators are still working to determine the exact substance involved in this incident.
New Mexico State Police have confirmed there is no active threat to the public and a secure perimeter was established around the affected home.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Hanlon Ave & W 3rd St.
In a social media post earlier in the day, Mountainair Mayor Peter Nieto said that "all indications are pointing toward narcotics as a possible factor." Authorities have otherwise not yet indicated the nature of the substance.
The FBI's Albuquerque office is assisting in the investigation.
Carbon monoxide and natural gas have been ruled out as the cause. AFR Hazmat crews are currently assessing the residence to determine what occurred.
Nurses at UNM who treated patients from the scene also reported experiencing symptoms of exposure.
The EMS chief who was first to enter the residence remains hospitalized overnight. Three of the four EMTs from Mountainair EMS have been released from the hospital, per an update from Mayor Peter Nieto.
Police and specialized teams have cordoned off the residence where the substance was encountered.
Two of the responders are reportedly in serious condition.
A large number of EMS, reported as 18, have been taken to a local hospital for evaluation and quarantine while authorities work to identify the substance.
A fourth person who was also found inside the residence was reported to be unresponsive.
According to information via Samdesk, several news outlets report that a hazmat team is assessing an unknown substance at the scene of a suspected overdose where three people were found dead.
Incident reported at Hanlon Ave & W 3rd St.
Most of the first responders who were treated have been released, but a few are still being monitored.
Testing results have not been returned as of Thursday morning, per the mayor of Mountainair, Peter Nieto.
Investigators are still working to determine the exact substance involved in this incident.
New Mexico State Police have confirmed there is no active threat to the public and a secure perimeter was established around the affected home.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Hanlon Ave & W 3rd St.
In a social media post earlier in the day, Mountainair Mayor Peter Nieto said that "all indications are pointing toward narcotics as a possible factor." Authorities have otherwise not yet indicated the nature of the substance.
The FBI's Albuquerque office is assisting in the investigation.
Carbon monoxide and natural gas have been ruled out as the cause. AFR Hazmat crews are currently assessing the residence to determine what occurred.
Nurses at UNM who treated patients from the scene also reported experiencing symptoms of exposure.
The EMS chief who was first to enter the residence remains hospitalized overnight. Three of the four EMTs from Mountainair EMS have been released from the hospital, per an update from Mayor Peter Nieto.
Police and specialized teams have cordoned off the residence where the substance was encountered.
Two of the responders are reportedly in serious condition.
A large number of EMS, reported as 18, have been taken to a local hospital for evaluation and quarantine while authorities work to identify the substance.
A fourth person who was also found inside the residence was reported to be unresponsive.
According to information via Samdesk, several news outlets report that a hazmat team is assessing an unknown substance at the scene of a suspected overdose where three people were found dead.
Incident reported at Hanlon Ave & W 3rd St.
Most of the first responders who were treated have been released, but a few are still being monitored.
Testing results have not been returned as of Thursday morning, per the mayor of Mountainair, Peter Nieto.
Investigators are still working to determine the exact substance involved in this incident.
New Mexico State Police have confirmed there is no active threat to the public and a secure perimeter was established around the affected home.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Hanlon Ave & W 3rd St.
In a social media post earlier in the day, Mountainair Mayor Peter Nieto said that "all indications are pointing toward narcotics as a possible factor." Authorities have otherwise not yet indicated the nature of the substance.
The FBI's Albuquerque office is assisting in the investigation.
Carbon monoxide and natural gas have been ruled out as the cause. AFR Hazmat crews are currently assessing the residence to determine what occurred.
Nurses at UNM who treated patients from the scene also reported experiencing symptoms of exposure.
The EMS chief who was first to enter the residence remains hospitalized overnight. Three of the four EMTs from Mountainair EMS have been released from the hospital, per an update from Mayor Peter Nieto.
Police and specialized teams have cordoned off the residence where the substance was encountered.
Two of the responders are reportedly in serious condition.
A large number of EMS, reported as 18, have been taken to a local hospital for evaluation and quarantine while authorities work to identify the substance.
A fourth person who was also found inside the residence was reported to be unresponsive.
According to information via Samdesk, several news outlets report that a hazmat team is assessing an unknown substance at the scene of a suspected overdose where three people were found dead.
Incident reported at Hanlon Ave & W 3rd St.
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Can people just leave chemicals and viruses alone & stay home and play some Xbox ? Is it that hard to be normal?
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@jiesi yes, it’s too soon. They said suspected overdose, they won’t know for sure for a few days.
Jesse we need to cook
@losangelesUser1219937012
Everyday some crazy ass shit
@houstonUser2278358015 delete the app and social media, what you don’t know cant hurt you
Can people just leave chemicals and viruses alone & stay home and play some Xbox ? Is it that hard to be normal?
@acabacabscab sybau
Tf are people cooking up omg
@jiesi yes, it’s too soon. They said suspected overdose, they won’t know for sure for a few days.
Jesse we need to cook
@losangelesUser1219937012
Everyday some crazy ass shit
@houstonUser2278358015 delete the app and social media, what you don’t know cant hurt you
Can people just leave chemicals and viruses alone & stay home and play some Xbox ? Is it that hard to be normal?
@acabacabscab sybau
Tf are people cooking up omg
@jiesi yes, it’s too soon. They said suspected overdose, they won’t know for sure for a few days.
Jesse we need to cook
@losangelesUser1219937012
Everyday some crazy ass shit
@houstonUser2278358015 delete the app and social media, what you don’t know cant hurt you
Can people just leave chemicals and viruses alone & stay home and play some Xbox ? Is it that hard to be normal?
@acabacabscab sybau
Tf are people cooking up omg
@jiesi yes, it’s too soon. They said suspected overdose, they won’t know for sure for a few days.
Jesse we need to cook
@losangelesUser1219937012
Everyday some crazy ass shit
@houstonUser2278358015 delete the app and social media, what you don’t know cant hurt you
Can people just leave chemicals and viruses alone & stay home and play some Xbox ? Is it that hard to be normal?
@acabacabscab sybau
Tf are people cooking up omg
@jiesi yes, it’s too soon. They said suspected overdose, they won’t know for sure for a few days.
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