Firefighters Respond to Small Ammonia Leak
Dec 23rd, 2002
December 23, 2002
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (SH2002-45)
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
R. Steve Huffman
Public Information Officer
(251) 208-5806/Fax: (251) 208-5813
E-Mail: huffman@cityofmobile.org
FIREFIGHTERS RESPOND TO SMALL AMMONIA LEAK
Mobile firefighters along with the Mobile Fire-Rescue Department Haz Mat team responded to a small Ammonia leak at Diversified Foods, located on Hamilton Blvd, this Monday morning, December 23, 2002. The call was received at approximately 7:12 a.m. after employees discovered what appeared to be a break-in. The leak appeared to be coming from a valve in the refrigeration unit. Employees had already evacuated the warehouse and secured the leak upon firefighters arrival. The leak was confined to the inside of the warehouse and no injuries were reported. Engine 7, 15, Haz Mat 15, truck 10, rescue 7 and District 2 Chief responded.