12 evaluated after Hazmat response at transportation company near airport
-
2:30
Elijah Vue Amber Alert: Blanket belonging to lost child found...
-
2:33
Natalie’s Everyday Heroes: Burlington substitute teacher continues...
-
2:02
Financial concerns could prevent youth wrestling team from traveling...
-
2:30
2nd major inhaler maker agrees to cap out-of-pocket costs amid...
-
2:48
Former Milwaukee election official stands trial for election...
-
2:17
’We are not going to stand down’: Vandalism at UW-Milwaukee...
-
1:51
Public works committee reviews RNC demonstration permit process,...
-
2:12
’I feel very helpless:’ Students, families concerned after...
-
0:51
Milwaukee County honors transit system employees
-
4:13
What does Wisconsin smell like?
-
1:45
Le Village to host nutrition class for parents struggling with...
-
3:26
Expert shares details about Milwaukee’s latest housing trends
Updated: 4:50 p.m.
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The Fire Department says they have not determined a cause for the chemical smell. Firefighters got a reading of low-level flammability when they arrived but it was vented out.
The Fire Department says whatever the chemical was it is nontoxic and non-hazardous.
------
Posted: 11:10 a.m. April 19, 2018
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The Milwaukee Fire Department Hazmat team was called to the area near S. 6th St. and W. College Ave. for a chemical smell at a transportation supplier.
The original call came in just before 10 a.m.
The building was evacuated and 12 people were evaluated at the scene, but none were taken to the hospital.
Hazmat crews were testing and monitoring the situation. There's no word on what caused the situation at this time.
Stay with CBS 58 on-air and online for updates.