8 Employees Evacuated in Clearwater Due To Hazardous Chemicals

CLEARWATER, FL — All roads have reopened following a hazardous materials incident in Clearwater around 8 a.m. Wednesday.

Clearwater Fire & Rescue Department crews were called out to the First Block cabinet-making company in the 600 block of Drew Street after eight employees were evacuated from the building after being overcome by hazardous materials.

The incident caused the closure of Drew Street from Myrtle Avenue to Garden Avenue.

No injuries were reported.