University Of Maryland Reopens Building After Hazmat Incident
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (WJZ) -- The University of Maryland evacuated its Chemistry Building on Wednesday morning after an incident involving hazardous materials.
The building has since fully reopened with the exception of affected labs in Wing 5.
Prince Georges's County fire officials said crews found several broken bottles of an unknown chemical.
Campus police described the evacuation as precautionary.
Approx 10:56am #PGFD units were dispatched to the 8000 block of Regents Dr in College Park for a Hazmat investigation. On scene found several broken bottles of an unknown chemical. Building was evacuated. No harmful chemicals dispersed. Crews remain on scene to assist clean up. pic.twitter.com/HEbHKOlgQv
— Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department (@PGFDNews) August 4, 2021