35th/Alaska fire, police response: Possible “mercury spill”

September 3, 2010 at 2:25 pm | In Safety, West Seattle news | 3 Comments

Just went over to 35th/Alaska (West Seattle Rotary Viewpoint Park area) to check on reports of a heavy fire/police presence. We also heard fire dispatches on the scanner, but unlike most Fire Department-involved 911 calls, this one is not on the “live” 911 log. At the scene, they told us they’re checking out a reported “mercury spill” – no further details on its extent or source, so far. 3:22 PM UPDATE: Went back to check – the scene is cleared. We have messages out seeking information on what it turned out to be – not sure if we’ll hear back; so far this afternoon, the holiday weekend seems to have kicked in already for many of the people (unrelated stories too, private and public sectors both) we’ve tried to call.

3 Comments

  1. I wondered what was going on. I heard a symphony of sirens but there was nothing at all on the log.

    Comment by christopherboffoli — September 3, 10 2:32 pm #

  2. What qualifies as a mercury spill? Broken thermometer?

    Comment by I. Ponder — September 4, 10 1:24 pm #

  3. Have not been able to get that information. Invariably something that desperately needs explaining happens on a Friday afternoon – even better, a Friday afternoon going into a three-day weekend – and we can’t reach the folks who have the scoop. Hope to reach them on Tuesday …

    Comment by WSB — September 4, 10 1:26 pm #

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