Fire suppression system activated at gas station, 4 transported to hospital

Amanda Pitts

By: News Staff

Email: news@abc6.com

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REHOBOTH, Mass. (WLNE) – The fire suppression system at Cumberland Farms on Anawan Street in Rehoboth was activated Monday afternoon and sprayed the area with a coat of dry chemical power.

Four people were transported to nearby hospitals as a precautionary measure after coming into contact with the chemical.

Police and Fire do not know what activated the system.

The Cumberland Farms will remain closed until the area is cleaned.

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