Engine 26 from Paine Field Fire was first on scene.
The Haz-Mat rig from Everett Fire station 4 was brought out.
Crews lay hose lines as they prepare to enter the solid waste facility.
Fire District 1 was aided by Everett Fire and Paine Field Fire
About 8:15 AM two workers said they felt ill after a powdery substance came out of one of the compactors.
Crews from Paine Field Fire, District 1 and Everett Fire responded.
The two people were checked by medics and released.
Fire crews spent the next hour and a half going through the contents of the solid waste station trying to determine the nature of the substance.
At 9:45 AM the all clear was given and fire crews turned the station back over to Snohomish County Solid Waste employees.
No word on what was the exact problem.
May 14, 2016
Everett, Everett Fire