Barrels labeled potassium cyanide found by resident, Midland MI


A resident found two barrels by the roadside and brought them home. The barrels had labels indicating they contained potassium cyanide, raising concerns about hazardous materials or contamination.
Audio|Source: Midland County Fire / EMS
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Respond, 2,501 East Suggnet, 2501 East Submett.
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The cross is Greenway and Chestnut Hill.
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For a possible hazmat or contamination situation, caller picked up two empty barrels.
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I have stickers on the side of it, I'd like him evaluated.
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1222.
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Battalion 1, Engine 1, 2501 East Sutton Cross's Greenway and Chestnut Hill.
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Caller advised he picked up two barrels from the side of the road that are possibly 10 gallons or so.
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When he got him home and we was looking at them, there are stickers on them that say potassium cyanide.
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He's concerned that it's hazardous.
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no longer wants them but doesn't know what to do with them.
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He's not feeling ill or sick in anyway, and he doesn't believe there's any remnants of anything inside, but I'd like you to take a look at it.
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Location mentioned:
Near E Sugnet Rd, Midland, MI 48642
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