PF&R HAZ-MAT TEAM RESPONDS TO LEAKING C02 TANK AT CASCADE GENERAL SHIP REPAIR
News Release from Portland Fire & Rescue
Posted on FlashAlert: July 15th, 2014 12:37 PM
At 12:10pm PF&R crews were dispatched to the scene of a CO2 tank leaking at Cascade Ship Repair(5555N Channel Dr). The 10,000 gallon tank had been recently filled and is experiencing failure at the valve allowing the escape of CO2 gas. While en route to the scene, the PF&R Haz-Mat team has been able to consult crews already on-scene as to the specific dangers and evacuation needs. It's been determined that the only hazard associated with this type of leak is oxygen displacement and the team did not feel that there was a high risk to the public at this time. After examining the location of the tank and monitoring the air around the tank the Haz-Mat team has recommended that the gas company responsible for filling the tank, "Air Gas", respond to the scene to fix the malfunctioning valve; Updates to follow via twitter/@pdxfire.
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