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7. Still unidentified after 24 hours?

Thu May 21, 2026, 12:59 PM

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A substance spread by contact to 18 responders? I can't imagine what it could be. Perhaps something that broke down too quickly to be identified?

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NMSP: 3 dead, 25 exposed to 'unknown substance' at Mountainair home [View all] LearnedHand Yesterday OP

Fentanyl, maybe? AZJonnie Yesterday #1

Given the hazmat suits Stryst Yesterday #2

I work in family remediation and teach life skills Stryst Yesterday #14

bleach and ammonia maybe? makes chloramine gas EX500rider Yesterday #15

My thought too but still unknown LearnedHand Yesterday #3

My thought, too. LudwigPastorius Yesterday #13

28 people exposed in one home? mainer Yesterday #5

I believe 18 of the victims are first responders. DarthDem Yesterday #6

And some nurses at the ER Clouds Passing Yesterday #11

Still unidentified after 24 hours? pat_k Yesterday #7

'Andromeda Strain' wolfie001 Yesterday #9

Bunch of stupid Proud Boyz trying to make Sarin gas ? n/t Cheezoholic Yesterday #8

I hope it was a house full of tRUMPers wolfie001 Yesterday #10

Organophosphate poisoning? It can off-gas mainer Yesterday #12