Fire crews were called to a shipping storage container this morning after reports of a chemical odour that harmed an occupant.
At approximately 9:30am two major appliances from Castletown Station, along with an Incident Support Unit, Hazchem Tactical Advisor, Duty Officer, and Brigade Officer, attended the scene.
A spokesperson said: “Various hazards were stored within the container and a team wearing Breathing Apparatus and Gas Tight suits were deployed to identify the source of the fumes.”
Crews discovered that a chemical toilet cleaning product had mixed with another substance, causing a toxic reaction.
“The team separated the products and were then assisted by a further Breathing Apparatus team for decontamination,” the spokesperson added.
Once the area was deemed safe, the incident was concluded.
No further details on the occupant’s condition were provided.
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