Guest saintjohn Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 Not exactly nightlife-related, but West Palm junkies might want to know:Radiological Emergency in Downtown West Palm BeachBy WPTV staff. January 26, 2005West Palm Beach Fire/Rescue is investigating a leak of radiological material at 321 South Dixie Highway. The fire department recieved an initital report of smoke in the area with a high radiantion level at the Corodino Environmental Management Group. The fire department has evacuated a four block area between Quadrille, Olive, Dixie, and Fern. The evacuation has proceeded calmly and the fire department has not issued any type of advisory that would affected breathing or other health concerns. There have been no reported injuries. http://www.tcpalm.com/tcp/wptv/article/0,2547,TCP_1213_3499697,00.htmlSorry for the off-topic post, but I thought it might be important to a few forum regulars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest saintjohn Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 Nevermind:Radiation scare causes WPB evacuation Palm Beach Post Staff Reports Wednesday, Jan. 26 WEST PALM BEACH - South Dixie Highway was closed between Gardenia and Evernia streets and many downtown buidlings were evacuated late Wednesday afternoon when it was reported that radiation had leaked from a building housing an engineering firm. The level of radiation coming from the Corradino Group, 321 S. Dixie Highway, was considered dangerous, a fire department spokesman told WPEC NEWS 12 in its 5 p.m. newscast. However, police and fire officials later told NEWS 12 that there may not have been a leak after all. About 3:20, the fire department got an initial reading of high radiation levels but by 5:30 p.m. levels had returned to normal. The first reading was probably false, officials said. Mayor Lois Frankel appeared on the scene and spoke to the media shortly after 5:30. "Nobody has been hurt and everyone is safe to go back to their businesses," she said. http://www.palmbeachpost.com/localnews/content/news/feeds/0126leak.htmlMove along. Nothing to see here.Sorry for the false alarm. I'm just trying to look out for our WPBjunkies. The initial radiation level that was reported - 95 rems - is cause for concern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan2772 Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 it's so ironic to me how some of the most environmentally hazardous companies have the word "environmental" in their titles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrzyC1414779017 Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 Whew!Thanks for looking out! :-* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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