Port Huron Township Fire Chief Craig Miller

A chemical leak kept rescue crews busy for a time yesterday.  Crews were called to the scene at the CN Railroad property in Port Huron Township shortly before 1 p.m. Sunday.  Authorities say the chemical Dipentene leaked from a container in a warehouse on CN Railroad property off Griswold Road.  According to Port Huron Township Fire Chief Craig Miller  a 55-gallon drum of the chemical was being moved when it was accidentally punctured….and the chemical leaked inside a container at the warehouse.  Authorities say the chemical was contained with minimal threat to the environment.  Dipentene is considered hazardous waste because it is a marine pollutant and an inhalation hazard.   Responding crews included units from Port Huron Township Fire Department, St. Clair County Hazardous Materials Team, Tri-Hospital EMS, St. Clair County Sheriff Office, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Hazardous material specialists from CN Railroad.