Mutual Aid Hazmat Response on Queen St S in Tilbury
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Date of Incident: 2024-09-25
Time of Call: 13:00
Address of Incident: 67 Queen Street S Tilbury
Responding Stations:
Station #19 - Tilbury
Type of Incident: Hazmat
Type of Building: Residental
Comments on incident/response: Firefighters were dispatched to 67 Queens Street S in Tilbury yesterday just after 1 pm after an oil-type substance was found while digging on the residential property. Due to the nature of this unusual call, firefighters from Station #19 - Tilbury were supported by Chief officers from headquarters, who were also called to the scene. Under the mutual aid agreement with Windsor Fire and Rescue, hazmat support was requested. The Windsor Hazmat team determined through testing that the substance was low hazard, allowing the homeowner and contractor to begin clean up. “The scene was handed back to the homeowner and we appreciate the support of the local community with the required road closure during the afternoon,” explains Fire Chief Chris Case. “Thank you to the Windsor team, as we were once again able to benefit from their expertise to reassure the community.” Residents in the area received visits from firefighters to reassure them that there was no risk.
Name of Person Releasing Information: Whitney Burk
Name of Contact Person For More Information: Whitney Burk
Phone Number: 519-436-3270
