911 Seattle Fire makes hazardous material response after illegal dumping in Interlaken Park

Seattle Fire Department (SFD) mounted a significant hazardous materials response in Interlaken Park on Thursday night after receiving reports of a two-gallon container of unknown substance. The call, logged shortly after 8 PM, led to the establishment of a staging area at 19th and Galer, where firefighters prepared to inspect the container. SFD confirmed that the container did not leak any contents, allowing for its safe retrieval and disposal. This incident underscores the ongoing issue of illegal dumping that affects many neighborhood greenbelts in Seattle. While SFD did not specify what the container held, the lack of information raises concerns about potential environmental risks.

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