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3 dead in New Mexico and first responders treated for exposure to unknown substance, officials say
Three people are dead and more than a dozen first responders were quarantined and being treated Wednesday for exposure to an unidentified substance.

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According to ABC7 Bay Area’s source item, 3 dead in New Mexico and first responders treated for exposure to unknown substance, officials say, Three people are dead and more than a dozen first responders were quarantined and being treated Wednesday for exposure to an unidentified substance.
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- 3 dead in New Mexico and first responders treated for exposure to unknown substance, officials sayABC7 Bay Area - 2026-05-20T23:03:29+00:00
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