SAFETY ALERT: People in the Walker area, near Prescott, are cautioned to avoid any orange liquid or soil they come across. ADEQ is investigating what the substance is.
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality issued the advisory for people in Walker, southeast of Prescott.ADEQ was first alerted about the substance near Sheldon Road and Midnight Snap Lane on Thursday after a resident spotted it.
As a precaution, everyone is being told to avoid contact with the orange liquid or soil until further notice. Due to recent rain, snow, and precipitation in the area, this orange liquid may be surfacing in other nearby areas, ADEQ said.Anyone who has come into contact with the orange substance and is feeling unwell is urged to consult their doctor.
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