ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Hazmat crews repaired an ammonia leak at a building in Orange County, according to fire rescue officials.
The Orange County Fire Rescue said its crews took over the investigation at 2540 Shader Road, between John Young Parkway and North Orange Blossom Trail.
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Fire rescue officials said the Orlando Fire Department initially responded to a call for an odor investigation.
#HAZMAT 2540 Shader Rd. OFD originally had call for odor investigation, OCFRD took over call and is currently making re-entry to mitigate an amonia leak. Building evacuated, no patients. Still an active leak, updates to follow. pic.twitter.com/rtbaTXpPhA
— OCFire Rescue (@OCFireRescue) March 24, 2022
Orange County Fire Rescue was able to close the valve to allow air back in the building later Thursday afternoon, according to a tweet.
Squad was able to close off valve. Allowing building to air and then re-entering for additional readings. https://t.co/gYxUH3O1MC
— OCFire Rescue (@OCFireRescue) March 24, 2022
The building was evacuated as of 11:20 a.m.
Fire officials said they are re-entering the building for additional readings.
This is a developing story and will be updated with more information as we receive it.