UPDATE: Hazmat Crews Say Barrel Found is Not Dangerous
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Updated: 5:56 PM Nov 15, 2009
UPDATE: Hazmat Crews Say Barrel Found is Not Dangerous
Emergency crews conclude that the material found in an old acid drum does not appear to be dangerous.
Posted: 3:49 PM Nov 15, 2009
Reporter: WSAZ News Staff
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UPDATE @ 4:00 P.M. Sunday
POCA, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- Hazmat crews in Putnam County say the barrel that was found near the Poca boat dock does not appear to be dangerous.

Officials on the scene say the barrel is an old acid drum that was mostly filled with water. The slightly acidic material left in it wasn't harmful.

However, the DEP did take the barrel away from the area.


ORIGINAL STORY
POCA, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- Emergency crews are on the scene of what's being described as a "hazmat situation" in Putnam County.

911 Dispatchers say a barrel has been found in Poca near the boat dock.

At this time, emergency crews aren't sure what's in the barrel, so they're taking every necessary precaution.

We have a crew on the way to the scene. Keep clicking on WSAZ.com for the latest information.

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