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City of Houston


HOUSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT
Incident Update
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: 04/04/2017
HFD Hazmat Responds to Chemical Leak at TSU

Active Incident

WHAT:
HFD Hazmat Responds to Chemical Leak at TSU
WHEN:
April 4, 2017 at 11:23 a.m.
WHERE:
Texas Southern University Science Building
INJURIES:
No injuries reported at this time
DAMAGE:
No damage reported at this time
CAUSE:
Chemical Spill
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
HFD Hazmat 22 is on location.  The 4th floor of the building has been evacuated.  This is an active incident.

Acetyl Chloride - A colorless, fuming liquid with a pungent odor.  Vapor, which is heavier than air, irritates the eyes and mucous membranes. Corrosive to metals and tissue. 

Contact:
Public Affairs Media Line: 832.394.6630
 
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