Coverage dated September 25, 2026

Largo hazmat incident: First responders released from hospital after exposure

Headline from FOX 13 Tampa

All first responders hospitalized following a massive hazmat exposure at a Largo apartment complex have been released and are recovering, officials said. Largo police investigation Largo Police Chief Mike Loux said officers responded to a domestic disturbance just after 6 p.m.

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Reports & sources

3 articles, oldest first.

  1. Tampa Bay Times

    First responders treated for suspected drug exposure during Largo welfare check, police say (opens Tampa Bay Times)

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    Tampa Bay Times's feed description

    More than a dozen first responders were treated for suspected exposure to an unknown drug during a welfare check at a Largo apartment complex Thursday evening, police said. The events began about 6:10 p.m.

  2. WFLA

    Largo 1st responders released, man arrested in possible narcotic exposure incident (opens WFLA)

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    WFLA's feed description

    A routine welfare check at a Largo apartment complex turned into a hazmat response Thursday night. Police say officers were exposed to an unknown narcotic, ultimately ending in a total of 14 people needing medical attention, including four Largo police officers and one medic.

  3. FOX 13 Tampa

    Largo hazmat incident: First responders released from hospital after exposure (opens FOX 13 Tampa)

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    FOX 13 Tampa's feed description

    All first responders hospitalized following a massive hazmat exposure at a Largo apartment complex have been released and are recovering, officials said. Largo police investigation Largo Police Chief Mike Loux said officers responded to a domestic disturbance just after 6 p.m.

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