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HAZMAT Crews From Across New Castle County Respond To Newark

September 25, 2018 · By First State Update News Room

Newark – Firefighters from Aetna Hose, Hook, and Ladder, along with HAZMAT crews from DNREC, Cranston Heights, Elsmere and Five Points Fire Company’s have responded to the University of Delaware Biomedical Engineering building located at 5 Innovation Way for reports of a hazardous material incident.

Crews are accessing the situation at this time.

Update: 6:40

Incident contained.

No injuries reported.

Crews are clearing the scene.

Developing

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