Hazmat team called to USC for reported liquid nitrogen leak
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.
