Scott Fire Department Responds to Hazardous Material Spill at Business

SCOTT, La. — The Scott Fire Department responded to a hazardous materials spill at a business early Saturday morning.

According to Fire Chief Chad Sonnier, on September 21, 2024, at approximately 5:45 a.m., the fire department received a report of a possible hazardous material spill at a business located in the 200 block of North Fieldspan Road. Upon arrival, crews observed liquid dripping from a box trailer with a flammable liquid placard. The Lafayette Fire Department’s Hazardous Materials Unit was called to assist.

Officers entered the trailer where they observed two 275-gallon totes containing dimethylformamide, a flammable solvent. A forklift was used to remove the items from the trailer so the totes could be assessed.

Upon further investigation, it was discovered that a valve on one of the containers was leaking. Hazardous materials personnel were able to secure the valve and stop the leak. The site was then turned over to a private company for cleanup.

The Louisiana State Police Emergency Services Unit is investigating whether transportation violations were a cause of the incident.

No evacuations or road closures were ordered, and no firefighters or civilians were injured as a result of the incident.