Toxic Fumes Injure 4 During Haz-Mat Incident At Norwalk Business

Four employees of a Norwalk building warehouse suffered possible inhalation injuries following an explosion.

Norwalk firefighters in hazmat suits at work.
Photo Credit: *Norwalk Fire Department*

Norwalk firefighters at the scene.
Photo Credit: *Norwalk Fire Department*

04/14/2023 11:30 a.m.

The incident took place in Norwalk around 2:50 p.m., Thursday, April 13 at a warehouse building located at 16 Muller Ave.

The initial call was for an explosion with a chemical release, said Timothy Reardon, deputy chief of the Norwalk Fire Department.

Upon arrival, firefighters determined all workers had self-evacuated the building. Explosive and toxic vapors were found within the building in a confined area, Reardon said.

"Rescue 2 and the Department of Energy and Environmental Conservation worked together to mitigate the hazard," he said.

The "product" (or toxic fumes ) was released from a medium-sized tank that was located in a storage room. The incident was controlled within two hours by 15 firefighters, officials said.

Norwalk EMS assessed four workers for inhalation injuries, Reardon said. There were no reported injuries to firefighters.

The Norwalk Fire Marshal Division and DEEP are investigating the incident

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