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![]() | Governor's Office of Emergency Services Hazardous Material Spill Update CONTROL#: 24-2739 NRC# |
NOTIFY DATE/TIME: 05/13/2024 / 1422 | RECEIVED BY: OCCURENCE DATE/TIME: 05/13/2024/1402 | CITY/OP. AREA: Truckee/Nevada County NORTHERN SIERRA AQMD |
AGENCY: Grass Valley Emergency Command Center | ![]() |
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1.Solid Sulfuric Acid | Unknown | Unknown | CHEMICAL | No | No | |
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Orignal Description:Per reporting party, an initial call reported a 55 ft trailer leaking Solid Sulfuric Acid (gelatinous substance), covering an area of approximately 10 ft x 10 ft. The release is approximately 6 inches deep and it is actively leaking into the rest area parking lot. The maximum capacity the trailer is carrying is unknown. No waterways were impacted by this release. Environmental health, local sheriffs, and Caltrans have been notified and are assumed to be en route. An immediate evacuation of the area within 25 meters has been initiated. Fire Hazmat Team 77 is en route to the location. The rest area is currently closed until the investigation concludes. Reporting party will provide an update once available. | ![]() | ![]() | ||||
Update(s): 05/13/2024 03:55:29 PM - Per reporting party, it was a 40 ft dump-type trailer. The trailer was carrying 16 tons of Solid Phosphoric Acid, initially thought to be Solid Sulfuric Acid. Evacuations of the immediate area are still in place, with a hard closure by Caltrans. Fish and Game arrived at 1502 hours. As of now reporting party advised that no waterways have been impacted. ; 05/14/2024 07:49:01 AM - Per reporting party: The product is Phosphoric Acid, and about 1000 lbs was spilled. The truck the product was on can carry up to 16 tons of the acid. The release has impacted a storm drain. The release is contained and clean up is in progress conducted by Clean Harbors. | ![]() | ![]() |
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Per reporting party: The product is Phosphoric Acid, and about 1000 lbs was spilled. The truck the product was on can carry up to 16 tons of the acid. The release has impacted a storm drain. The release is contained and clean up is in progress conducted by Clean Harbors. | |
Link to Spill Report: http://w3.calema.ca.gov/Operational/MALHaz.NSF/SpillAllDocs/5853F62F1623AFC788258B1C00756126?OpenDocument | |
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AA/CUPA, DTSC, RWQCB, US EPA, USFWS, DFW-OSPR, CALTRANS, CDPH-D.O., CHP, CSWC Managers, DWP-DO, DPR, LANDS, EDO, FDC, Cal OES REG, LDO, PARKS & REC, Co/WP, Co/Hlth, Co/E-Hlth, Nevada EOC | |
ADMINISTERING AGENCY: | Nevada County Environmental Health Department |
SECONDARY AGENCY: | Placer County Environmental Health |
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RWQCB Unit: | 6A |
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Cal OES Region: | Inland |
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