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14 Workers Hospitalized After Meth Fumes from FBI Mishap

9/13/2025

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Fourteen workers at the Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter in Billings, Montana, were hospitalized due to inhaling meth fumes from an FBI drug incineration accident.
The shelter's HVAC system, intended for office use, failed to vent the toxic smoke, leading to rapid contamination.
Shelter director Triniti Halverson had warned city officials about smoke issues during drug burns, but her concerns were overlooked.
Several FBI personnel were hospitalized but released the same day.
The shelter is closed for cleaning while officials evaluate safety for reopening.

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Story summary

Fourteen workers at the Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter in Billings, Montana, were hospitalized due to inhaling meth fumes from an FBI drug incineration accident.
The shelter's HVAC system, intended for office use, failed to vent the toxic smoke, leading to rapid contamination.
Shelter director Triniti Halverson had warned city officials about smoke issues during drug burns, but her concerns were overlooked.
Several FBI personnel were hospitalized but released the same day.
The shelter is closed for cleaning while officials evaluate safety for reopening.