Burnt-out remote control car sparks hazmat response in Port St Mary
Firefighters responded to an unusual incident in Port St Mary on Saturday evening. A hazmat officer was summoned to a residence where smoke and a chemical smell were reported. The odd sight of two motorcycles and several e-bikes charging, along with a remote control car and its controller, was discovered.
Upon arrival, two appliances from Rushen Station and the turntable ladder from Douglas were deployed. A breathing apparatus team was swiftly assembled, equipped with a thermal image camera to assist their search. They discovered a burnt-out remote control car controller, identified as the source of the smoke. The hazmat officer, whose name was not disclosed, played a crucial role in managing the situation.
The incident caused a temporary disruption in public transport. Buses couldn't serve Athol Street for about an hour while the emergency services worked to ensure the safety of the area. Fortunately, no further fire spread was found, and firefighters used a positive pressure fan to ventilate the property.
The incident was successfully resolved with no reported injuries or damage to the property. The hazmat officer's specialist training was instrumental in managing the unique challenge posed by the charging devices. The village's public transport resumed its normal schedule after the incident was dealt with.
