Escambia Office Complex Evacuated After Strange Smell

May 2, 2013

The Escambia County Central Office Complex off Fairfield Drive was evacuated and a hazmat team called Wednesday morning after a strange odor was reported in the building.

The complex, at 3363 West Park Place, was evacuated  after a strong odor was reported that was causing scratchy throats and burning eyes. A hazardous materials team from Escambia County Fire Rescue responded to the scene to investigate.

Four people were transported by ambulance to area hospitals as a precaution. A portable decontamination unit was set up at the scene.

The odor was found to have emanated from a laboratory in the building that is used for water quality and chemical testing.

About 150 people work in the building, which will be open for business as usual on Thursday.

Pictured: The Escambia County Central Office Complex during an evacuation and hazmat situation Wednesday afternoon. Photos by Bill Pearson, Escambia County, for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

Comments

4 Responses to “Escambia Office Complex Evacuated After Strange Smell”

  1. Flguy on May 2nd, 2013 3:02 pm

    bet the real story is one of the code enforcement guys sat on his pepperspray

  2. molino jim on May 1st, 2013 8:40 pm

    Is it possible that the county commission was holding a meeting there and the “strange smell” was deals being made?

  3. Ben Thar on May 1st, 2013 3:28 pm

    I guess not everybody likes my new Justin Beiber cologne.

  4. jeeperman on May 1st, 2013 3:09 pm

    But it is a “green” certified compliant building.

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