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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.
KATY, Texas – The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for 15-year-old Alexa Jones, who has been missing since last week.
Alexa was last seen around midnight on Friday, December 13, in the 19400 block of Otter Trail, near the intersections of West Little York and Greenhouse Roads in unincorporated Katy.
Authorities have shared details about Alexa’s appearance to aid in the search.
She is described as a Black female, 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighing approximately 130 pounds.
At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing a black shirt, gray sweatpants, and prescription eyeglasses.
The Sheriff’s Office has turned to social media, asking the public for assistance in spreading the word.
“Please share this post to help us bring Alexa home,” the department wrote in an appeal.
Anyone with information on Alexa’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Harris County Sheriff’s Office immediately.