FIRE IN A COMMERCIAL WITH A HAZARDOUS MATERIAL ON SOUTH MOUNT PROSPECT ROAD NEAR WILLE ROAD DES PLAINES

11:58 AM ... Report of a fire in a commercial building at 1855 South Mount Prospect Road. Firefighters report a fire in a large 2-story manufacturing facility. One possible burn victim transported by A61. The incident involved a hazardous material at the scene -- possibly sodium chlorite (NaClO2). Fire under control by 12:32 PM.

The company listed at the address is DeLaval, which provides products for the dairy industry -- including disinfectants. Acidified Sodium Chlorite is used for sanitation of the hard surfaces which come in contact with food and as a wash or rinse for a variety of foods including red meat, poultry, seafood, fruits and vegetables. Acidified Sodium Chlorite also is used as a teat dip for control of mastitis in dairy cattle. The hazardous material identified was not confirmed by any official release from authorities.

Safety information indicates sodium chlorite must be washed away before spills evaporate to leave the flammable dry residue.

MVU-1 assigned to the scene at 12:32 PM.

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