Odor, Reports Of Sickness Prompt Closure Of Morris Co. Health Building

MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ — A Morris Township health building closed briefly on Monday after an odor left a number of people feeling ill, officials said.

On Monday afternoon, a small number of workers in the Atlantic Health building at 299 Madison Avenue reported feeling sick after smelling an odor, an Atlantic Health spokesperson said.

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The incident prompted first responders to arrive at the scene and evacuate the building. After a "thorough investigation," no hazardous materials were found in the building, according to Atlantic Health officials.

The building reopened shortly after the sweep, officials added.