Crime & Safety
'Strange Odor' Closes Magnolia Bridge: Seattle Fire
Both directions of the Magnolia Bridge were closed Wednesday afternoon due to a strange odor.
SEATTLE, WA - A hazardous materials investigation closed both directions of the Magnolia Bridge in Seattle Wednesday afternoon. The incident was reported just after 1 p.m. Wednesday, according to the Seattle Department of Transportation, temporarily blocking the main way in and out of Magnolia.
Around 2 p.m., the bridge was reopened, and a Seattle fire spokesman said that the investigation turned up nothing but "typical household chemicals" under the bridge.
Potential hazardous materials incident for strange odor under Magnolia Bridge. SFD crews currently investigating. PIO on scene. pic.twitter.com/8Hylvw1pon
— Seattle Fire Dept (@SeattleFire) May 17, 2017
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@SeattlePD @SeattleFire UPDATE: Magnolia Bridge closed in both directions. Use alternate routes.
— seattledot (@seattledot) May 17, 2017
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