Saturday, April 25, 2015

BEAR REPELLENT CAUSES HAZMAT SITUATION, EVACUATION IN PIONEER SQUARE




Three people were evaluated for mild irritation of their eyes and lungs, but no one needed treatment.

APRIL 24, 2015 

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON

Bear repellent caused a hazmat response and the evacuation of a building in Pioneer Square Friday morning.

The incident occurred at a building at 77 Washington Square.

The building was evacuated after the spray was released in a bag in the basement of the building.

The building contains 102 units of transitional and permanent housing.

Three people were evaluated  for mild irritation of their eyes and lungs, but no one needed treatment.

Alaskan Way South is closed from Yesler Way to South Main Street. Drivers should use alternate routes and expect long delays.