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Allentown investigates suspicious powder

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Fire and Film

LEHIGH COUNTY, PA – Hazmat crews from Allentown were dispatched late in the morning on August 9 to investigate a suspicious powder found in an envelope. The Allentown Fire Department was dispatched around 11:00 AM for a report of an unknown white powder found in an envelope received at a local business.  The business, Dorward Wholesale, was located at 1130 Hanover Avenue in the City.   Engine 5 responded and staged in a nearby parking lot while the Hazardous Materials Unit was requested.  Medic 4 also responded and staged in the area.   Utility 55 arrived on scene and four … Continue reading →

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Rollover causes large oil spill

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Fire and Film

LEHIGH COUNTY, PA – A tractor trailer trying to merge onto Interstate 78 in Upper Macungie Township lost control and flipped onto its side in the early morning hours of Friday, July 29.  The trailer was carrying over 7,000 gallons of used motor oil.  As the truck careened out of control, it struck the median ripping open the tank and allowed the contents to flow freely.   Around 5:30 AM, Lehigh County 9-1-1 dispatched Stations 8 (Fogelsville), 25 (Trexlertown), 56 (Upper Macungie) and 62 (Cetronia EMS) to I78 eastbound in the area of Route 100 for the accident with rollover … Continue reading →

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