NewsJune 25, 2008
Discovery of chemical prompts evacuation at Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) -- Things are returning to normal around the Springfield-Greene County Health Department after the discovery of a volatile chemical prompted an evacuation. Department employees were evacuated and streets around the municipal government complex were blocked off until 9:30 a.m. Wednesday while hazardous materials crews disposed of the chemical. Officials said the picric acid was found in the basement of the health department building...
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) -- Things are returning to normal around the Springfield-Greene County Health Department after the discovery of a volatile chemical prompted an evacuation.
Department employees were evacuated and streets around the municipal government complex were blocked off until 9:30 a.m. Wednesday while hazardous materials crews disposed of the chemical. Officials said the picric acid was found in the basement of the health department building.
A city spokeswoman said the chemical could have been there for as long as 20 years.
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The police department, 911 center, old city hall, and the Busch building were put on lockdown until the all-clear was given. Perimeter streets have reopened.
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Information from KTTS, Springfield: http://www.ktts.com
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