Fire fighters in hazmat suits called to Trinity College after acid spill

But everyone is grand.

By Paul Hosford Thursday 16 Apr 2015, 6:14 PM

Apr 16th 2015, 6:14 PM 19,213 Views 23 Comments

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DUBLIN FIRE BRIGADE was called to Trinity College today, after acid was spilled in a science lab.

Multiple units, including DFB’s hazmat pod unit and units from Dolphin’s Barn, Donnybrook and Dun Laoghaire were called to contain the substance.

1) We currently have multiple units at Trinity College investigating a chemical spill. The substance is contained & pic.twitter.com/XUOA1B7xkg
— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) April 16, 2015

Source: Dublin Fire Brigade/Twitter

2) FFs are on scene along with specialist Hazmat units. Crews from HQ, D'barn, D'brook and Dun Laoghaire attending. pic.twitter.com/qQ4KaJfU3a
— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) April 16, 2015

Source: Dublin Fire Brigade/Twitter

The college say that there was a small spill, but that everybody is fine now.

“There was a small chemical spillage in a laboratory located in Trinity College’s zoology building earlier this afternoon. Dublin Fire Brigade was called and managed the situation within an hour. There were no injuries involved.”

The call at Trinity has concluded safely, it was an exothermic reaction involving acid. No injuries, incident closed pic.twitter.com/TkKbyJK83J
— Dublin Fire Brigade #StayHomeSaveLives (@DubFireBrigade) April 16, 2015

Source: Dublin Fire Brigade/Twitter

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Fire fighters in hazmat suits called to Trinity College after acid spill

But everyone is grand.

Read: Two people rescued after fire engulfs kitchen