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Hampon roads, va

Fumi- Cel (magnesium Phosphide) Pellets; Hampon Roads, Va · NOAAORR-9120

issued
1986-03-06 00:00Z
status
cancelled 1986-03-20 00:00Z
self-cancels
1986-03-20 00:00Z
authority
NOAA OR&R
sea
North Atlantic Ocean
position
37.005, -76.366
source
incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

Original warning text

Fumi- cel (magnesium phosphide) pellets; Hampon Roads, VA.
Hampon Roads, VA.
1. Fumi- cel (magnesium phosphide) pellets were dumped into a garbage can in Hampon Roads, VA, During transport, it auto ignited and water was put on it intially - created phosphone gas. Tried to repackage pellets in plastic bags to dispose of, but kept bursting bands. 10 people were sent to the hospital as a precaution- all were asymptomatic.
2. THREAT: CHEMICAL.
3. POSITION 37.005N 076.366W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9120: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9120

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  1. At approximately 0900 on march 5, 1986, the U.S1986-03-05 → 1986-03-19
  2. Hampon roads, va this message1986-03-06 → 1986-03-20

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