Summary
Fourteen employees from an animal shelter in Billings, Montana, went to the hospital after smoke filled their building. The smoke came from an incinerator used by the FBI to burn methamphetamine, which is a drug. Animals from the shelter were safely evacuated and are now receiving care.
Key Facts
- Fourteen staff members were taken to the hospital due to smoke exposure.
- The smoke originated from an incinerator used to dispose of methamphetamine.
- About 75 cats and dogs were evacuated from the shelter when smoke filled the building.
- Some animals received special care after exposure to the smoke.
- The incident was due to smoke moving in the wrong direction because of negative pressure.
- Workers wore masks and evacuated the animals before seeking medical help.
- The shelter's executive director was unaware of the drug burning taking place.
- A cleanup process to remove contamination from the building is underway, lasting up to a month.
