Hazmat team called to USC for reported liquid nitrogen leak

CBS News Los Angeles

A hazardous materials team was called to the University of Southern California campus Friday evening after a possible hazardous material spill. 

According to Los Angeles Fire Department officials, there was a report of a liquid nitrogen leak on the second floor of a building located on S. McClintock at around 7:10 p.m. 

It was unknown what caused the possible leak. 

At around 8:40 p.m., USC officials said, "LAFD has determined that Ronald Tutor Hall at UPC is now safe. It is no longer necessary to avoid the area."

No injuries were reported.

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