WHITESTOWN, Ind. — Whitestown Fire Department crews responded Tuesday night to Lantern Delivery Systems, located off Albert South White Drive, for a reported hazardous materials incident involving hydrochloric acid.
Just after 10 p.m., employees discovered heavy fumes coming from a trailer as they prepared to unload it. They closed the loading dock doors, moved the trailer away from the building, and called emergency services.
Whitestown firefighters found hydrochloric acid releasing fumes inside the trailer. They established a safety perimeter, assessed the situation and requested help from the Indianapolis Fire Department’s hazardous materials team.
Indianapolis firefighters wearing protective suits entered the area and contained the leak. Crews then decontaminated the area and arranged for a specialized cleanup company to remove the remaining material.
No injuries were reported.
The Whitestown Fire Department thanked the Indianapolis Fire Department for its assistance and the employees for recognizing the hazard and moving the trailer away from the building.
WFD says this incident serves as a reminder that emergencies do not always involve flames. Some hazards are difficult to see and require extensive precautions.
