Umatilla Sarin Reading Probably Came From Inspectors

The detection of sarin vapor outside of a secure chemical weapons storage area at the Umatilla Chemical Depot in Oregon was probably not the result of a leak, the Associated Press reported today (see GSN, Dec. 11).

The low reading of sarin gas probably came from inspectors who had recently left the storage igloo, depot spokeswoman Mary Binder said. Another test conducted shortly after the positive reading did not detect any sarin, AP reported.

About 25 minutes after the incident depot workers were told that it was safe to return to work (Associated Press/KGW.com, Dec. 12).

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