Fire/Rescue News - HAZMAT SCARE IN VENTNOR CAUSES EVACUATION OF SEVERAL HOMES

Sunday, December 06 2009 @ 09:28 am EST

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VENTNOR-Ventnor and Atlantic City hazmat teams have been on the scene of a hazardous materials scare.

According to officials, a bottle of a potentially dangerous substance, Malathion, an insecticide, was found inside of an oxford avenue home.

Several homes had to be evacuated for precautionary reason and nearby home owners were told to stay indoors.

We have been told that the Hazmat teams have things under control but wanted to err on the side of caution to ensure the publics safety.

No injuries have been reported.


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