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Temple HAZMAT Situation Resolved
Several people were evacuated and some taken to the hospital after a strange odor in a work center.
Reporter: David Williams Email Address: david.williams@kwtx.com |
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TEMPLE (September 4, 2010) - Temple Firefighters got a call at about 9:10 p.m., Friday about a strange odor at the Nextel Building off Eberhardt Road. Several employees inside also had a hard time breathing.
Six people were taken to teh hospital as a precaution.
In all, 3 Fire Crews, a Hazmat team, Temple police and Scott & White EMS responded.
About 125 people were evacuated.
After further investigation, no hazardous materials or chemicals were found in the building.
The scene was cleared at about 11:15 p.m.
Workers were told they could return to work Saturday morning.
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Posted by: dwight
Location: schrute
on Sep 5, 2010 at 12:04 PM
if i was in charge these things wouldnt happen being the efficient assistant to the regional mgr. i am also im an excellent safety officer
Posted by: T in Killeen
Location: Killeen
on Sep 4, 2010 at 10:32 PM
Why is the news always getting things wrong...This is a Sprint building...Sprint and Nextel merged over 5 years ago...the news can't even read the BIG sign out front that reads Sprint.
Posted by: Anonymous
on Sep 4, 2010 at 06:05 PM
Sounds like it was mase coming from the vents.
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