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Hazmat situation in Scott diffused early Saturday morning
SCOTT, La. (KLFY) -- A hazardous materials spill was handled without injury in Scott early Saturday morning, officials said.
The Scott Fire Department was notified at 5:45 a.m. Saturday of a possible hazardous materials spill at a business located in the 200 block of N. Fieldspan Road in Scott.
Upon arrival, personnel observed liquid dripping from a box trailer with a flammable liquid placard, at which point the Lafayette Fire Department’s Hazardous Materials Unit was requested for assistance, authorities said.
Personnel saw two 275-gallon totes containing dimethylformamide, a flammable solvent, and used a forklift to remove items form the trailer.
Investigators said a valve on one of the totes was leaking. Hazmat personnel were able to secure the valve and stop the leak. The scene was then turned over to a private contractor for clean-up, officials said.
Louisiana State Police Emergency Services Unit is investigating if any transportation violations occurred, causing the incident.
No evacuations or road closures were issued, and no one was injured as a result of the incident.