Hazardous Incident Team Handles Spill
Incident Type:
Hazmat
Dispatch:
Tuesday, October 31, 2017 - 7:37pm
Arrival:
Tuesday, October 31, 2017 - 7:47pm
Controlled:
Tuesday, October 31, 2017 - 9:28pm
Address:
1600 University Ave
Madison, WI
Madison, WI
Narrative:
The Madison Fire Department Hazardous Incident Team (HIT) responded to UW Hospital this evening for a small xylene spill.
Engine 9 was sent to 1675 Highland Avenue at 7:37 p.m. After meeting with hospital staff and evaluating the situation they requested assistance from the Hazardous Incident Team (HIT).
HIT team members, wearing protective clothing and air packs, used absorbent material to clean up approximately 5 gallons of xylene. This material was placed in a disposal container for pick up and disposal by a licensed contractor. Team members also used monitors to check the air quality during the incident.
No injuries were reported at the scene.
Posted 10/31/2017 - 11:18pm
Contacts:
Eric Dahl, 6082619845, edahl@cityofmadison.com