Two firefighters burned by sulphuric acid during Napier spill response
Thursday 27 February 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Two firefighters suffered sulphuric acid burns after wearing incorrect protective gear during a callout near Napier last year. The response to the spill at the Hawke’s Bay Protein Plant in Awatoto was described as mishandled, with crews failing to neutralise the toxic substance.