Mercury leak reported after barometers break in home, Lansdale PA


Fire units responded to a home near Lantern Lane where three old barometers broke, releasing mercury and causing a strong odor inside.
Audio|Source: Montgomery County Police, Fire and EMS - Region 3
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Station 18, ladder 14, over inside, near Lantern Lane, box 47-25.
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Station 18, ladder 14, and odor inside, near Lantern Lane, off Bridal-Path Road, box 47-25.
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Squad 181-4.
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Squad 181, okay.
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The call reports three old barometers broke and leaked mercury causing a strong odor in the house.
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Hi.
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This is 181 just fine.
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Case 181, the call reports three old barometers broke, leaked mercury, and there is a strong odor in the house.
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Location mentioned:
Near Lantern Ln, Lansdale, PA 19446
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