Lombard teams clean chemicals from storm drain

Chemicals poured into a storm drain caused a white vapor to form Saturday morning that brought Lombard firefighters and a hazardous materials team to the 100 block of South Park.

The first firefighters arrived at 10:30 a.m. The chemicals, which are used in the laundry and dry cleaning process, were quickly identified, isolated and contained with no threat to the public or environment, officials said. The clean up work was done by Lombard public works crews and HAZCHEM Environmental Corp.

One civilian associated with the spill was treated and released at the scene with minor injuries to his hands. No other injuries were reported.

Authorities said the civilian was trying to dispose of about 7 gallons of the caustic material and dumped it along a curb where it drained into the sewer.

The area reopened to the public at 2:30 p.m.