How did Hazmat teams contain the ammonia gas leak?

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Hazmat Teams Successfully Contained Ammonia Gas Leak

Hazardous materials (Hazmat) teams were deployed to the Perak Department of Minerals and Geosciences following a reported ammonia gas leak. The situation was successfully brought under control by the Hazmat unit, with no casualties reported.
Leak Identified and Secured

Personnel from the Ipoh and Pasir Puteh Fire and Rescue Stations responded to a distress call received at 10:32 AM. Upon arrival, a team from the Pasir Puteh Hazardous Chemicals Special Team (Hazmat) identified a small leak on the valve cover of a 133-liter WC ammonia cylinder, as well as a leak on a broken regulator of the same cylinder. Further checks were conducted to ensure no other leaks were present.
Ammonia Levels Verified as Zero

Following the identification and initial containment of the leaks, Hazmat personnel conducted thorough verification of the scene. They confirmed that the situation was under control. Subsequent readings indicated that the ammonia concentration had returned to zero particles per million (ppm), signifying the complete resolution of the leak.

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