6News Lawrence: Hazmat crew dispatched to KU campus; building declared safe

Hazmat crew dispatched to KU campus; building declared safe

J-W Staff Reports

Originally published 09:10 a.m., October 26, 2007
Updated 09:28 a.m., October 26, 2007

A hazardous materials crew from Lawrence-Douglas County Fire & Medical has been dispatched to Kansas University campus — but the incident turned out to be a misunderstanding.

There were reports that a package emitting gases and whistles had been delivered to Malott Hall. Authorities said at 9:20 a.m. it turned out that KU custodial crews were transferring a box when they accidentally hit an air valve in the building; they mistakenly believed the resulting release of air came from the box.

At least one floor of the building was evacuated while authorities responded to the incident.

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