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Hazmat Incident in Waltham
May 13, 2024 | MASSACHUSETTS
PETER LOBO, Correspondent
Photo by PETER LOBO
Photo by PETER LOBO
Photo by PETER LOBO
Photo by PETER LOBO
Photo by PETER LOBO
This article is a direct street report from our correspondent and has not been edited by the 1st Responder newsroom.
WALTHAM, MA - Waltham Fire dispatched C-2 to 14 Fern Street on May 13 to investigate a chemical spill. After Deputy Paul Quaranto determined there was a mercury spill he requested Engine 4 and Medic 1. Protocol required the state Department of Fire Services Hazardous Material Response unit responded and determined the chemical was mercury and removed it for proper disposal. There were no injuries.