Equipment leak causes hazardous material alert at restaurant, Severn MD
Fire & ArsonA malfunctioning piece of equipment caused a hazardous material leak at the Yard House restaurant near Arundel Mills Boulevard in a mall. Carbon monoxide meters alarmed and became saturated. Four employees were evaluated for exposure but refused treatment. The device was secured and ventilation continues. Management was advised not to reopen until repairs are made.
Audio|Source: Anne Arundel County Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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The Yard House near Arundel Mills Boulevard is a two-story type five restaurant attached to a one-story large mall,
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had a malfunctioning piece of equipment that caused us the leak within the occupancy.
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We have verified that the offending device is now secured and shut off.
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Management had,
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prior to our arrival,
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did some ventilation efforts, opened things up,
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companies went through, page 21 went through with their meter, had zero readings, engine 45 went through,
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and also verified zero readings throughout.
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Ventilation is continuing.
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We did evaluate four employees, all our refusals, and Medic 26 may be out of the service a few minutes while we completed four reports. Refusal reports.
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We've also advised management not to reopen and utilize the equipment until it is serviced properly.
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There are several CO meters within the occupancy. They all did alarm and they all are saturated and now out of service.
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That reads that 21 engines is a pedificially in a restoration order.
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We did also verify the readings of the mall, mall security is the location and they were aware of such.
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Out the side of the occupancy is a large parking lot, Bravo and Delta are public walkways.
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And Charlie is where the restaurant is attached to the large mall.
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21 engine will be a few minutes going on the service while the issue of the restoration order of medic 26 will be out of service for a little bit completed the reports otherwise all companies come in available when ready canceling command and release for attack
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Location mentioned:
Near Arundel Mills Cir R4, Hanover, MD 21076
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