Calif. May 24:
An accident at a San Diego area crematorium sent heavy smoke up in the air containing ashes of human remains.The incident was reported at the Cortez Family Crematorium in National City. National City Fire Captain Brian Krebs said that the furnace was in use, but the oven door failed to close. This sent heavy smoke out of the chimney as well as the open doors of the building.There were human remains in the smoke, Krebs confirmed.The smoke activated the building’s fire extinguisher, creating a toxic smell.The plume containing the human remains moved east across National City Boulevard and Broadway toward a shopping centre. The smoke continued for at least half an hour. The possible health impact of inhaling the smoke is unclear.
- abc7news.com