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Berwyn Haz Mat 7-6-12

Jul 6

Posted by bgshap in Fire Service News, Reader submission | 3 Comments

This from Richard Gray, Hazardous Material Team Coordinator, M.A.B.A.S Division 11:

Here are a few photos from Berwyn’s Haz Mat Box 2100 block of Harlem Ave this morning. Aproximately 100-150 gallons of diesel fuel leaked out of the saddle tank after it was struck by a vehicle.

Accident on Harlem Avenue in Berwyn causes diesel fuel spill

Richard Gray photo

Accident on Harlem Avenue in Berwyn causes diesel fuel spill

Richard Gray photo

Accident on Harlem Avenue in Berwyn causes diesel fuel spill

Richard Gray photo

Accident on Harlem Avenue in Berwyn causes diesel fuel spill

Richard Gray photo

Accident on Harlem Avenue in Berwyn causes diesel fuel spill

Richard Gray photo

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Long Grove 2nd Alarm brush fire 7-4-12 caused by fireworks (update)

Jul 6

Posted by bgshap in Apparatus on-scene, Brush Fire, Firefighting Video | Comments off

Along with the photos of Wednesday’s brush fire in Long Grove is this video by Larry Shapiro.

A large photo gallery can be found HERE.

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