Whitestown Fire Called To Hazardous Materials Incident

Tuesday night, Whitestown Fire Department crews responded to Lantern Delivery Systems on Albert S. White Drive for a reported hazardous materials incident involving hydrochloric acid.

Employees discovered heavy fumes coming from a trailer while preparing to unload its contents. They quickly closed the loading dock doors, moved the trailer away from the building, and contacted emergency services.

Upon arrival, WFD crews identified hydrochloric acid that was actively releasing fumes from inside the trailer. Firefighters established a safety perimeter, assessed the hazards, and requested assistance from the Indianapolis Fire Department Hazardous Materials Team.

Once on scene, IFD Hazmat technicians entered the area wearing specialized protective suits and successfully contained the leaking material. Crews then completed the decontamination process, and arrangements were made for a specialized cleanup company to handle the remaining material.