Toxic Fumes Force Evacuation Of Clearwater Condominiums

CLEARWATER, FL — Residents have returned to their homes after a condominium complex at 2370 Jamaican St. was evacuated just before 7 a.m. Wednesday.

Clearwater Fire & Rescue crews were called after residents complained of an odor.

Roofing construction has been taking place at the three-story structure, and the smell of glue or adhesive nature permeated a number of units. All the third-floor units were evacuated and many of the residents of the first and second floors also left their homes. Firefighters brought in large fans to dissipate the fumes.

No one was injured.