New Mexico Identifies Fentanyl Mix in Exposure That Killed 3 and Hospitalized 20 Responders
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Updated · Fox News · May 23
New Mexico Identifies Fentanyl Mix in Exposure That Killed 3 and Hospitalized 20 Responders
6 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 23
New Mexico officials said on-scene DEA testing confirmed fentanyl, methamphetamine and para-fluorofentanyl in the powdered substance inside a Mountainair home where three people died and a fourth survived.
Twenty-five people were exposed after first responders arrived at the scene; 20 were hospitalized and later released, while two others remained hospitalized after arriving in serious condition.
Numerous responders developed nausea and dizziness, and officials said firefighters had not entered wearing hazmat gear because the call did not initially appear to require it.
State police identified two of the dead as Micah Rascon, 51, and Georgia Rascon, 49; both the survivor and one deceased person were given Narcan.
The deaths and exposure remain under investigation, with Torrance County fire officials planning debriefings to review response procedures.
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