Thirteen people -- 12 of them firefighters -- were sickened while responding to a haz-mat situation involving a pesticide bomb spray at a Queens home Wednesday afternoon, fire officials say.
Fire officials say a homeowner set off a pesticide bomb spray in Forest Hills, and concerned neighbors called 911 when they saw smoke emanating from the residence.
When firefighters went to the home in the area of 108th Street and 62nd Street, they broke down the door and accidentally inhaled the pesticide agent, the FDNY said.
Twelve firefighters and a civilian were treated by EMS; eight of them were taken to New York Hospital for exposure to a pesticide agent and they all were checked out for minor injuries, including respiratory concerns, the FNDY said. All but one were firefighters.
Fire officials said the incident is considered accidental and there are no charges.
