Hazmat evacuates Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Loyola University
CHICAGO (CBS) -- The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Loyola University was evacuated due to a hazardous materials situation.
The campus building at 1068 W. Sheridan Rd. was evacuated Monday afternoon.
Loyola University Chicago said everyone got out safely. Emergency crews secured the scene by 5:15 p.m. after clearing out any dangerous fumes.
There were no injuries or transports, according to the Fire Department.
Level 2 Hazmat at Loyola University lab is in the process of being neutralized. There are no injuries or transports. No further info at this time. 0 pic.twitter.com/ksr986bHBx
— Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) August 8, 2022
The nature of the hazmat was not immediately learned.
Level 2 Hazmat has been secured. Product has been neutralized. 0 pic.twitter.com/jHWVNlSk9v
— Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) August 8, 2022