[Pollution.notice] FW: UPDATE 7 / Escambia / Commercial Structure Explosion / DEM-Baker

[Pollution.Notice]

As of December 30, 2016, an Administrative Law Judge invalidated a proposed pollution notification rule promulgated by the Department, which required owners of installations throughout the State of Florida report pollution events to the local government as well as a local media outlet to notify the general public of the event. Protecting Florida's pristine environment is our top priority and DEP will continue the public pollution notification process to ensure all Floridians and visitors are notified of pollution incidents. Moving forward the notification process from the Department may change, however it was imperative that the notification to the public continued seamlessly. The incident below was reported to the State Watch Office and is being forwarded to you because the event has occurred in your area. For more information or should you have any questions, please contact Lauren Engel at Lauren.Engel at dep.state.fl.us<mailto:Lauren.Engel at dep.state.fl.us>




Florida Division of Emergency Management

State Watch Office Incident Report


Attachments


Attachment: NRC #1169240<https://apps.floridadisaster.org/SWO/Uploads/EAHAVXXNRC1169240.pdf>


Attachment: NRC #1169243<https://apps.floridadisaster.org/SWO/Uploads/HYOTQXKNRC1169243.pdf>


Update 7 - 01/23/2017-13:51 / DEM-Baker


Per Chris with Escambia County 911 (850-471-6300) Hwy 29 is still closed. A contractor is onsite cleaning the roadway. The road will remain closed for at least six hours.


Update 6 - 01/23/2017-10:52 / DEM-Annett


Per Escambia County Warning Point: Highway 29 is currently closed in both directions in front of the paper mill while clean up is conducted. No evacuations or endangerments were reported. No requests for state assistance at this time. Road Closure worksheet has been added.


Update 5 - 01/22/2017-23:39 / DEM-Calisch


NRC #1169243 added.


Update 4 - 01/22/2017-22:09 / DEM-Lazzara


NRC #1169240 added. RP info for NRC: Laurie McClain (International Paper) phone 850-698-0685


Update 3 - 01/22/2017-21:54 / DEM-Guidicelli


Per McClaine of International Paper (850-698-0685), it is thought the substance released is Black Liquor.


Update 2 - 01/22/2017-21:45 / DEM-Lazzara


Per Bruce McNutt (Pensacola DEP OER) via email: "Escambia County EM just confirmed this was a boiler explosion, no hazmat involved."


Update 1 - 01/22/2017-21:44 / DEM-Lazzara


A representative with Broad Spectrum, a DOT contracted company, has requested a call back from DEP OER. Her contact info has been listed under on-scene contact.


Main Information


Report #: 2017-722


Status: Open


Reported to SWO on: 1/22/2017   21:08 ET


Severity: Local Incident


Description: Commercial Structure Explosion


This situation involves: Fire, Hazardous Materials, Road Closure or DOT Issue


Affected Sectors: DEP District - Northwest, DEP OER Pensacola On-Call, Underground Utilities and Propane Releases


Initial Report: An explosion was reported at a paper mill, International Paper, in Cantonment due to unknown causes. The original caller advised that a turbine possibly exploded inside the facility, but this could not be confirmed. The State Watch Office contacted Escambia County Fire Dispatch, who were also unable to provide any specific information regarding the cause, any spills, or number/severity of patients. Escambia Co FR, EMS, SO, and FHP all currently have units on scene.


Injuries: Unknown


Fatalities (Unconfirmed by State Medical Examiner): Unknown


Environmental impact: Unknown


Incident Occurred: 1/22/2017   20:45 ET


Most Recent Update Date/Time: 01/23/2017-13:51 ET


Most Recent Update: Per Chris with Escambia County 911 (850-471-6300) Hwy 29 is still closed. A contractor is onsite cleaning the roadway. The road will remain closed for at least six hours.


Affected Counties: Escambia


Facility Name or Description:


Incident Location: Address: 375 Muscogee Road City: Cantonment


Coordinates: Lat: 30.609371, Long: -87.32491


Maps


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Contact Information


Reporting Party: Name: FHP |Call Back Number 1: 850-245-1402 |Address:


Responsible Party: Unknown


On-Scene Contact: Name: Brenda, Broad Spectrum (DOT Contractor) |Call Back Number 1: 850-293-9248 |Address:


Road Closure or DOT Issue


Sub-Type: DOT Road Closure (State/US/Interstate Hwy.)


This situation is: Active


Description: Road Closure or DOT Issue


Roadway Name and/or number: US 29


At: Incident Address


Hazardous Materials


Sub-Type: Unknown Hazard


Situation: Potential release


Description: Unknown Hazards


Chemical State: Unknown


Quantity released: Unknown (if any)


Released: Inside facility


Major roadways closed: No


Fire


Sub-Type: Commercial Structure


Situation: Active


Description: Paper Mill Explosion


Major roadways closed: No


Notification 01/23/2017-13:52 / DEM-Baker






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