Crime & Safety
Fluid Spill At UW Prompts Hazmat Response [Update]
The spill was located in Bloedel Hall, according to Seattle fire.
SEATTLE, WA - The Seattle fire department's hazmat team responded to the University of Washington's Bloedel Hall Wednesday morning for a reported liquid spill. After an investigation, the liquid turned out to be water, Seattle fire reported. Fire crews were clearing the scene close to 8:30 a.m.
As the incident unfolded, UW sent out a campus-wide alert warning students and staff to avoid Bloedel Hall.
"The Seattle Fire Department has responded to a report of a possible hazardous materials incident at Bloedel Hall. The building was evacuated as a precaution. University police also are on the scene. Check back for updates. As of 8 a.m. the situation was still being evaluated," the alert read.
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Bloedel Hall is located at the south end of the campus adjacent to the UW Medical Center across Pacific Street. The building is part of UW's School of Environmental and Forest Sciences.
SFD Hazardous Materials team responding to UW Bloedel Hall to investigate report of unknown fluid. Building evacuated as precaution.
— Seattle Fire Dept. (@SeattleFire) November 1, 2017
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