Hazmat team called to mixture of household cleaners at home in Millers Falls
Jan 14, 2025
MILLERS FALLS, Mass. (WWLP) - A hazmat team conducted an investigation in Millers Falls on Monday.
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At around 3:30 p.m., the Turners Falls Fire Department was sent to Millers Falls for a possible hazardous materials incident.
The Massachusetts Department of Fire Services Hazardous Materials Team was requested and an accidental mixture of cleaning products was found. The hazard was quickly diminished due to the resident notifying emergency services quickly.
It’s important to be very careful when using cleaning products and other chemicals.
Sodium hypochlorite is the active ingredient in chlorine bleach and reacts with things like ammonia and drain cleaners. Some glass and window cleaners also contain ammonia. When bleach and ammonia are mixed they can produce toxic gas.
Be sure to always read the product labels before using household cleaners.
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