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Buhl Police respond to possible hazmat situation on Tuesday

With multiple people needing medical attention, Buhl Fire contacted the state for a possible hazmat incident.
Credit: Buhl Police Facebook

BUHL, Idaho — Buhl Police responded to a call on Tuesday evening, where multiple people were sent to the hospital. 

Buhl Police, Fire and EMS arrived to the scene on Broadway Avenue South in Buhl. When they arrived they found multiple individuals in need of "immediate medical care," police said. 

With the amount of people needing care, there was risk of a potential hazmat incident, so Fire Chief Andrew Stevens contacted the state to create communication if there was a hazmat issue.

After Buhl Fire Department inspected the building, they found there was no environmental hazards. The scene was cleared of any danger to the public. 

All patients were transported to St. Luke's Medical Center for care, and identities have not been released at this time. 

Police did not say how many people were sent to the hospital and what th

Buhl Police would like to extend a 'thank you' to Buhl Fire, Filer Police, Filer QRU, Twin Falls County Sheriff's Office, Magic Valley Paramedics, and Idaho State Police for their timely response and help with the case. 

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