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Forklift error at NY beauty products warehouse spurs chemical leak, fire and stay-inside warning
A forklift damaged a container, releasing toxic vapors and causing a fire that led to evacuations, train disruptions, and minor injuries among firefighters and residents, officials said.
- A chemical leak and subsequent fire broke out around noon Tuesday at a facility in Yonkers, New York, resulting in evacuations and disruptions to local train services.
- Officials reported that a forklift accident compromised a chemical container, leading to a leak that triggered a reaction which escalated into a fire.
- Authorities advised residents in nearby blocks to remain indoors, instructed vehicles and foot traffic to steer clear of the vicinity, and assisted two individuals with existing health issues to vacate the location.
- Fire Commissioner William Fitzpatrick reported that firefighters encountered thick white chemical smoke coming from the warehouse and sustained about six minor injuries during their extended efforts. The fire was brought under control in the late afternoon, while winds carried the smoke toward the Hudson River.
- Metro-North Railroad stopped trains around 3:30 p.m. but resumed service two hours later, while authorities continue investigating the cause and Amtrak service remains temporarily suspended.
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Forklift error at NY beauty products warehouse spurs chemical leak, fire and stay-inside warning
Officials say a forklift mishap at a beauty products warehouse may have caused a chemical leak and fire in suburban New York.
Forklift error at Yonkers beauty products warehouse spurs chemical leak and fire
A chemical leak and fire at a suburban New York beauty products warehouse Tuesday may have been caused by a forklift mishap, officials said, warning neighbors to stay indoors. Commuter trains were temporarily stalled in the area ahead of the evening rush hour. The trouble began around noon at a facility in Yonkers, a city of about 211,000 people on...
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