Hazmat call reported in Chino

Chino Valley Independent Fire District Firefighters responded to a total of 21 calls for Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009. Among the calls was a Hazardous materials call on 5000 Shafer Avenue in Chino. Hazmat arrived to find a one gallon glass container 1/3 full of Dichloromethane.

It was found to be a toxic paint thinner. The container was clearly marked and had no signs of leakage. A private company was contacted to properly dispose of the chemical.