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Chemical reaction involving lithium battery and acid in tank, El Paso County CO

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El Paso County, CO

A lithium battery was dropped into nitric acid in a tank, causing a chemical reaction. No injuries were reported. The tank needs to be drained to prevent gas hazards.

Audio|Source: El Paso County Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Morning that we're at near 4th Avenue at timeout 1619.
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I show you responding to 1051 census audio for a habit.
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The RP knocked a lithium battery into nitric acid at 50% concentration.
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No injuries.
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They're worried about getting gassed out and there's no direct measuring devices for offgassing.
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They need to drain the tank.

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