NEWBURYPORT — Fire Chief Stephen H. Bradbury III reports that the first of two large chemical storage containers was fully drained late Tuesday, and operations to drain the second/final tank began at 8 a.m. Wednesday. Municipal, state and federal authorities remain at the Seqens site on Opportunity Way. The chemical removal process is being undertaken […]
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*UPDATE #8* Newburyport Fire Reports that Work has Resumed at Seqens Site
NEWBURYPORT — Fire Chief Stephen H. Bradbury III reports that a hired contractor has resumed clean-up work under the supervision of local, state, and federal authorities at the Seqens site on Opportunity Way. There are two large vats of chemicals that need to be drained, and several more barrels that need to be removed. The […]
*UPDATE #7* Work Temporarily Stops at Seqens Site After High Winds Buffet Building
NEWBURYPORT — Fire Chief Stephen H. Bradbury III reports that work has temporarily stopped at the Seqens site on Opportunity Way after high winds caused the metal building addition’s walls to shift. The building remains supported by a crane, and there is no danger of imminent collapse. However, out of an abundance of caution to […]
UPDATE #6 City of Newburyport Prepares to Turn Over Damaged Portion of Seqens Facility to Private Contractor for Demolition
NEWBURYPORT — Mayor Sean R. Reardon and Fire Chief Stephen H. Bradbury III report that officials from the Newburyport Fire Department and the City of Newburyport expect to finish clean up and emergency operations at the Seqens facility on Opportunity Way on Monday. Officials from the Newburyport Building Department were on scene throughout the weekend […]
*UPDATE #5* Newburyport Fire Department, Mutual Aid Return to Scene of Chemical Explosion at Industrial Park
NEWBURYPORT — Fire Chief Stephen H. Bradbury III reports that the Newburyport Fire Department and its mutual aid partners are back at the scene of the fatal industrial accident that occurred in Newburyport early Thursday morning. The body of a missing worker, one of five who were in the building at the time of the […]