Nitrous Oxide Release; Ferndale, WA
Ferndale, WA | 2008-Mar-05
Initial Notification: On March 5, 2008 between 0030-0238hrs, an estimated 10 lbs of nitrogen oxide gas was released from a flare stack at the Conoco-Philips facility in Ferndale, WA. Calm, cold conditions raised concerns of hazardous atmospheres at and near the facility. NOAA was called to determine plume trajectory and potential saftey measures.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Chemical |
| Products of concern: | Nitrogen oxide |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 10 pounds |
| Latitude (approximate): | 48° 55.00′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 122° 42.00′ West |