Hazardous material found in building refrigerator in Garner, Garner NC


A metal can containing about a gallon of diethyl ether was found in a refrigerator on the third floor of a building near South St in Garner. The building was evacuated and hazmat teams were called to respond.
Audio|Source: Wake County Fire
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Transcript:
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All units from command.
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We've got an update on information.
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We've got approximately one gallon container of diethyl ether.
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They are not sure if it's empty or if it's less than a quarter of a gallon left in it. It's a metal can.
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It is in refrigerator right now.
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They think it has crystallized.
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It's on the third floor, the building's been evacuated at this time, waiting on hazmat's arrival. Hazmat[1], if you will, respond to South Street to the parking lot entrance, you'll see Engine 1, you can pull in there to access the building.
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Hazmat: Hazardous materials incident
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Location mentioned:
South St, Garner, NC 27529
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