FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. — St. Johns County Fire Rescue said they assisted Flagler County Fire Rescue and Flagler Beach Fire Department in a hazardous materials incident on July 17.
The incident happened on at the Boston Whaler facility in Flagler Beach.
Firefighters said the incident involved Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide, a chemical that had entered an exothermic reaction, creating a dangerous and unstable situation.
St. Johns County Fire Rescue said drones were deployed to conduct reconnaissance of the area, allowing the teams to assess conditions and plan a safe approach before entering.
According to social media, certified Haz-Mat technicians from the multi-agency team successfully secured the material, preventing further incident escalation.
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