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Hazmat Incident Reported at Joint Base Andrews in Prince George’s County
A hazmat incident occurred at the Joint Base Andrews Commissary, resulting in eight individuals becoming ill.
The nature of the hazardous material released remains unknown.
The Joint Base Andrews Hazmat units are actively responding to the scene and are working to contain the situation.
The Prince George’s County Fire Department (PGFD) is providing additional support with EMS units and Hazmat expertise.
Details:
- Number of casualties: Eight individuals reported sick
- Nature of illness: Unknown
- Hazardous material: Type of hazmat substance not yet identified
- Responding agencies:
- Joint Base Andrews Hazmat units
- Prince George’s County Fire Department (PGFD)
- EMS units
- Hazmat support
Current status:
- Hazmat units are on the scene and working to identify and contain the hazardous material.
- EMS units are providing medical care to the affected individuals.
- PGFD Hazmat experts are assisting with the response.
- The situation remains ongoing, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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Jessica Sellers and her three children killed in Carrollton house fire
First responders were able to rescue a young girl, believed to be around 3 years old, from the back of the burning home.
Carrollton, KY – A devastating fire ripped through a downtown Carrollton residence on Thursday morning, claiming the lives of multiple residents.
The City of Carrollton issued a social media alert around 8:00 AM, urging people to avoid the 200 block of 5th Street due to the active fire.
According to the Carrollton Police Department, authorities received reports of the blaze shortly after 6:00 AM and arrived on the scene within six minutes.
The house fire claimed the lives of Jessica Gibson Sellers and her three children. While her granddaughter survived and is currently receiving critical care in the hospital, her daughter and two sons were unable to escape the blaze.
Thankfully, first responders were able to rescue a young girl, believed to be around 3 years old, from the back of the burning home.
“Officers found the child collapsed on the floor near the rear door,” stated Dave Roberts, Public Information Officer for the Carrollton Police Department.
The child was initially transported to a nearby hospital but was later transferred to a Louisville facility for further treatment.
Authorities believe that five to six individuals resided in the two-story home, but the exact number of occupants present during the fire remains unclear. As of 11:30 AM, fire crews continued their efforts to extinguish the blaze and secure the scene for investigators. Kentucky Utilities personnel are also on-site, assisting with debris removal using excavators.
Due to ongoing operations, the surrounding area is expected to remain closed for several hours. The Kentucky State Police Arson Unit is assisting with the investigation.