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UMBC Building Evacuated After Reported Chemical Spill

Containment is ongoing with one person evaluated and no injuries reported.

Overview

  • Crews were dispatched to 1000 Hilltop Circle on the UMBC campus following a report of a chemical spill that prompted an immediate building evacuation.
  • The Baltimore County Fire Department said its hazardous-materials team is on scene working to contain the spill and monitor environmental conditions.
  • BCFD posted live incident updates and said one person was evaluated by responders with no injuries reported.
  • Authorities have not identified the substance involved or released a cause, and the situation remains under active investigation.
  • Officials from BCFD and UMBC are expected to provide further updates as hazmat teams finish containment and carry out testing of the scene.