HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The University of Alabama Huntsville evacuated two buildings following a chemical release Wednesday morning.
According to a UAH spokesperson, the Materials Science Building and Optics Building were evacuated due to a chemical spill in a single lab, and no injuries were reported.
The UAH Office of Environmental Health and Safety and Huntsville Fire & Rescue’s Hazardous Materials Team responded to the spill.
UAH Alert: Chemical release in MATERIALS SCIENCE BUILDING! Evacuate building! Move at least 500 feet from building. Avoid area until further notice.
Both buildings have reopened and normal on-campus operations have resumed.
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