Hazmat response to possible white powder package in Chelsea, Chelsea MA
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Suspicious PackageAs discussed during the dispatch call, chelsea Fire Department and police responded to a possible hazardous materials situation near Heard St involving a suspicious package that appeared to contain a white powder. The scene was upgraded to a hazmat response and an adult and two children were evacuated from an apartment. The substance had not yet been identified at the time of the report.
Audio|Heard on: Chelsea Fire Dispatch
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03:34
Transcript:
00:00
Chelsea Engine 4,
00:01
Respond near Heard St to assist police with a suspicious package.
00:45
The update I have is it's considered a white powdery substance.
00:52
Okay, we've treated this as a hazmat response.
02:29
We're in the process of getting an adult and two children out of the apartment.
03:17
As far as we know, we haven't identified the substance, but it's reportedly contained in a small bag.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Heard St, Chelsea, MA 02150
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