ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Three people were taken to the hospital and another was treated at the scene after a hazmat incident at the Stanton Energy Plant in Orange County, firefighters said.
Crews said they believe the hazmat situation was isolated.
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Officials said the scene is still under investigation, but that all of the injuries were non-life-threatening.
#update Crews are wrapping up the scene and all patients have been transported. OUC and OC Fire PIO to provide details at gate around 1130 https://t.co/ZI7Dd8k3cq
— OCFire Rescue (@OCFireRescue) September 2, 2020
#hazmat Stanton Energy Plant, Command is currently on scene with 4 patients at this time. Command believes the hazmat has been isolated, the scene is still under investigation and PIO is in route. Update to follow.
— OCFire Rescue (@OCFireRescue) September 2, 2020
Stay tuned to Channel 9 Eyewitness News for updates.
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