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Ammonia Leak detected in Dell Butcher Hall - July 25, 2012

On July 25 2012, Houston firefighters contained an ammonia leak that occurred at the Dell Butcher Hall science building when a 200 pound canister of ammonia sprang a leak. This leak was also detected by our laser based gas sensors.