Mustard Leak Discovered at Deseret Chemical Depot

Crews in protective gear discovered two leaking 155 mm projectiles in a storage igloo yesterday at the Deseret Chemical Depot in Utah after mustard agent vapor was detected in the structure, according to depot officials (see GSN, May 24).

The crews sealed the leaking munitions in airtight containers (U.S. Army release, June 8).

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