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Four people initially were found unresponsive inside the Mountainair home east of Albuquerque, New Mexico State Police said.
First responders who arrived at the home were exposed to the substance and began experiencing symptoms, including nausea and dizziness, authorities said.
She wondered if first responders might have to do more to protect themselves in the future.
He said the health issues people experienced were not related to carbon monoxide or natural gas exposure.
Nearly two dozen patients were assessed and decontaminated after being exposed to the substance, the University of New Mexico Hospital said.
“But the reality is that addiction and substance abuse are issues affecting communities all across our state and nation,” Nieto said. »