ATTLEBORO — The Attleboro Fire Department and a regional hazardous materials team responded Thursday morning to Clifton Street after two containers holding an unknown dark liquid were found on the sidewalk. The substance was later identified as mineral oil consistent with hydraulic fluid.
At approximately 10:00 a.m., the Attleboro Fire Department responded to Clifton Street under the Interstate 295 overpass for a report of containers found on the sidewalk.
Upon arrival, firefighters discovered two approximately five-gallon containers holding an unknown dark substance. Crews also observed a foam-like material coming from the containers, indicating a possible chemical reaction…