First alarm assignment quickly escalated to All Hands, then additional units requested. This included Orono’s hazmat team, Brewer and Hampden’s decon teams were also assigned. Additional EMS units were called in for potential casualties. Two civilians and four firefighters were transported and released from local hospitals. The investigation continues to understand the origin of the odor. Bangor Daily News articles have some information and photos can be found at Bangor Daily News Article 1 Bangor Daily News Article 2 with the stories.

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