The mayor for the town of Mountainair said three occupants have died in a possible home hazmat situation that led to several EMS hospitalizations.Mayor Peter Nieto said the residence response led to the deaths and others needing medical treatment. In an update, 18 first responders and an occupant was transported to the University of New Mexico Hospital, where they are being quarantined and evaluated further.Three of the four EMT workers from Mountainair have been released from the hospital. Nieto said Mountainair EMS Chief Josh Lewis will remain hospitalized overnight. Nurses at UNMH came into contact and have experienced symptoms as well. There is no public danger deemed for the hazmat situation, according to Nieto.The cause of the hazmat situation has not been released. However, Nieto said early information points to narcotics being a potential factor.The hazmat response started sometime Wednesday morning, May 20.
The mayor for the town of Mountainair said three occupants have died in a possible home hazmat situation that led to several EMS hospitalizations.
Mayor Peter Nieto said the residence response led to the deaths and others needing medical treatment. In an update, 18 first responders and an occupant was transported to the University of New Mexico Hospital, where they are being quarantined and evaluated further.
Three of the four EMT workers from Mountainair have been released from the hospital. Nieto said Mountainair EMS Chief Josh Lewis will remain hospitalized overnight.
Nurses at UNMH came into contact and have experienced symptoms as well. There is no public danger deemed for the hazmat situation, according to Nieto.
The cause of the hazmat situation has not been released. However, Nieto said early information points to narcotics being a potential factor.
The hazmat response started sometime Wednesday morning, May 20.
