U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
POLLUTION/SITUATION REPORT
White Swan Fire Response - Removal Polrep
Initial and Final Removal Polrep
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Region X
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POLREP #1
Initial & Final POLREP for the White Swan Fire Response
White Swan Fire Response
White Swan, WA
Latitude: 46.3944440 Longitude: -120.7029580
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To:
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From:
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Angie Zavala, OSC
Diane Dettling, OSC
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Date:
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2/16/2011
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Reporting Period:
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February 16, 2011 1000 to Feburary 16, 2011 1630
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1. Introduction
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1.1 Background
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Removal Assessment |
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Non NPL |
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2/16/2011 |
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2/16/2011 |
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2/16/2011 |
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2/16/2011 |
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At 1337 hours on February 12, 2011, Yakima County Fire District 5 was called in about a chimney fire at 131 Hitchcock Lane, which is west of West White Swan. Yakama Nation tribal authorities said that the fire consumed 22 homes. The Yakama Tribe Council requested support from the EPA Emergency Response Team on Tuesday February 15, to provide technical assistance and conduct an assessment of the fire damage as it relates to hazardous materials spills and associated debris.
On Wenesday at 0600 hours, two OSCs and two START contractors were mobilized to the incident to meet with Yakama Tribal Representatives and the Washington Ecology Spill Response Team.
1.1.1 Incident CategoryResidential Fire
1.1.2 Site Description
1.1.2.1 Location
White Swan, Washington, 46.394444, -120.702958
White Swan is a residential community located on the Yakama Indian Reservation. It is 21 miles West of Toppenish, WA and approximately 18 miles Southwest of Yakima, WA. The population, as of 2000, was approximately 3,000 people. The area of the community covers approximately 103.3 square miles.
1.1.2.2 Description of Threat
The fire consumed practically everything on the properties, however, there were some unknown drums and cylinders left behind that could potentially pose a threat to human health and the environment if the contents were to be released.
There was also some concern with properties containing asbestos materials. Exposure to airborne friable asbestos may result in a potential health risk because persons breathing the air may breathe in asbestos fibers. Continued exposure can increase the amount of fibers that remain in the lungs. Fibers embedded in lungs tissue over time may cause serious deseases, including asbestosis, ling cancer, or mesothelioma.
1.1.3 Preliminary Removal Assessment/Removal Site Inspection Results
The preliminary assessment revealed that on the 22 properties there were total of 46 various containers (55 gal drums, poly drums, propane tanks, and assorted tanks). Aside from the propane, most were suspected to be empty or contain petroleum products. By visual inspection, 4 of the properties appeared to have asbestos materials on site.
The properties were also screened for elevated levels of mercury, PID/FID, radiation, and gas detection. No elevated levels were observed.
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2. Current Activities
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2.1 Operations Section
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2.1.1 Narrative
At 1000 on February 16, 2010, US EPA, Washington Ecology, and Yakama Nation Representatives met for an incident briefing. An Incident Command Structure was established with the Yakama Nation in the Incident Commander Role. The objectives were to mantain safety, assess hazards, and document findings.
2.1.2 Response Actions to Date
The US EPA along with the Washington Ecology Spill Response Team assisted the Yakama Nation in an assessment of 22 properties. The preliminary assessment revealed that on the 22 properties there were total of 46 various containers (55 gal drums, poly drums, propane tanks, and assorted tanks). Aside from the propane, most were suspected to be empty or contain petroleum products. By visual inspection, 4 of the properties appeared to have asbestos materials on site. The properties were also screened for elevated levels of mercury, PID/FID, radiation, and gas detection. No elevated levels were observed.
2.1.3 Enforcement Activities, Identity of Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs)
n/a
2.1.4 Progress Metrics
n/a
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2.2 Planning Section
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2.2.1 Anticipated Activities
The Yakama Nation will take the results of the assessment and move forward with sampling followed by disposal.
2.2.1.1 Planned Response Activities
See Anticipated Activities.
2.2.1.2 Next Steps
None.
2.2.2 Issues
None.
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2.3 Logistics Section
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None.
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2.4 Finance Section
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No information available at this time.
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2.5 Other Command Staff
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2.5.1 Safety Officer
2.6 Liaison Officer
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2.7 Information Officer
2.7.1 Public Information Officer
2.7.2 Community Involvement Coordinator
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3. Participating Entities
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3.1 Unified Command
3.2 Cooperating Agencies
Yakama Nation
US EPA
Washington Ecology
Indian Health Services
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4. Personnel On Site
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Diane Dettling, EPA
Angie Zavala, EPA
Eric Nuchims, EPA START
Daniel Wright, EPA START
Mark Layman, WA ECY
Will Strand, WA ECY
Greg Caron, WA ECY
Elizabeth Sanchey, Yakama Nation EMP
Noelle Saluskin, Yakama Nation EMP
Mark Koffler, Yakama Nation WCA
Cory Bradley, Yakama Nation WCA
Terry Ganuelas, Yakama Nation EMP
Derald Ortloff, Yakama Nation SW
Loretta Zammariri, Yakama Nation SW
Landon Lommers, Yakama Fire
Shawn Blackshear, Indiane Health Services
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5. Definition of Terms
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No information available at this time.
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6. Additional sources of information
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No information available at this time.
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7. Situational Reference Materials
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No information available at this time.
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