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STOCKTON, Utah (AP) -- Workers at Deseret Chemical Depot
discovered a container leaking mustard agent vapor today.
The leak was discovered during routine monitoring operations
in
a storage igloo.
Depot workers in protective clothing removed the leaking
container to a different structure where the valves were replaced.
Storage igloo's at the depot are covered by earth and the air
inside is filtered. The depot says no vapor escaped, and there was
no danger to the surrounding community
The depot is about 40 miles west of Salt Lake City near
Tooele.
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