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Chemical reaction at Dunedin school

Fire crews in chemical suits are diluting chemicals, which reacted and gave off fumes at a Dunedin school's pool building.

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Six fire trucks and a hazmat arrived and one staff member was treated by ambulance (photo: Lloyd Burr / 3 News))

Mediaworks Wellington office evacuated

Mediaworks' Wellington offices have been evacuated by the Fire Service and a hazmat unit is on the scene after potent chemical fumes were detected.

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A fire-fighter was among those treated after inhaling Hydrogen Sulphide  (file)

Investigation begins after chemical spill

The Department of Labour is investigating a chemical spill in Whanganui which has left two people in a critical condition.

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Decontamination showers were needed as a precaution

Chemical spill at cemetery video

The fire service has spent the morning securing a chemical spill at an Auckland graveyard.

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The pools have now been closed to public swimming (Photo: Alex Bourn)

Chlorine spill at Tepid Baths

Auckland’s Tepid Baths have been shut down today after a large chlorine spill.

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Residents told emergency services the animals were exposed to the chemical and later died (file pic)

Animals die in chemical spill

A fire service hazards team is working to contain an unknown chemical that has killed pigs and a cat at a farm near Ashburton.

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The spill has not caused any delays to the Interislander services (file pic)

Chemical spill at Interislander boarding

A chemical spill at the Wellington Ferry Terminal is expected to be cleared before 1pm today.

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Investigators are on their way to the warehouse to determine the fire's cause

Chemical spill after warehouse fire

A Christchurch warehouse is closed for the day after a fire melted containers, causing about 2000 litres of dangerous chemicals to spill.

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The fire service's hazardous materials unit arrived around 1am

Fears of chemical spill prove false video

A stretch of Mt Albert Rd in Auckland was blocked off in the early hours of this morning.

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