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You can imagine how strong the smell was coming from that house which is what tipped off the police to this potentially dangerous hazmat situation.Sixers Proposal For New Arena In Center City Grows Larger With Plans To Acquire Greyhound Bus Terminal
First responders went right inside because the house appeared to be partially burned out from a fire and completely vacant. They say the plastic milk jugs filled with gasoline were found on the living room floor and on the steps. “Very, very bizarre, 154 gallons and plastic milk containers. Clearly hazardous material incident, clearly unsafe in this mainly residential neighborhood,” Chief Insp. Scott Small said.SEPTA Settles Nearly Half-Million Dollar Racism, Retaliation Lawsuit With Department Of JusticeHazmat personnel were on the scene, they are working with the fire department and the department of licenses and inspections to safely remove the hazardous gasoline from the home.
Police say a 37-year-old man who either owns the home or frequently visits it is being questioned by detectives. He is considered a person of interest.Stay with CBSPhilly.com for updates to this developing story.
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