CBRN event in Illinois, Chicago area, United States of America on Fri 8th September 2017

8th September 2017

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A load of metal destined for the scrap heap was rejected from a recylcing facility after setting off radiation alarms. Following an inspection it was deterimined that the source of the alarm was a portable gauge. The gauge was damaged but the source was in tact and was removed. No other sources of radioactive material was found.

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Illinois ( Chicago area )

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