Chemical danger in London turns out to be Chiles


Chemical danger in London turns out to be chiles in a restaurant.

Streets were cordoned off outside the Thai Cottage restaurant in London’s Soho theatre and nightlife district.

The ambulance service dispatched a Hazardous Area Response Team unit to Monday night’s alarm.

Firefighters dressed in special suits broke down the doors and discovered the source of the smell: chef Chalemchai Tangjariyapoon’s fiery signature nam prik pao chili sauce.

This time of year in Santa Fe there are outdoor vendors fire-roasting chiles all over town. It’s the first smell of autumn.

Posted: Wed - October 3, 2007 at 06:30 AM